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119-s-2801119th Congress

Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

Sponsored By: Senator Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

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Summary

This bill would authorize a formal study to assess whether Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire should be designated a National Heritage Area. The Secretary of the Interior would carry out the study in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, historical societies, tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations under the framework of 54 U.S.C. 120103(a). The text defines key terms by naming the Secretary, the State as New Hampshire, and the study area as the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark boundaries to guide the evaluation and inform any future Congressional decision.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Study for Canterbury Shaker Heritage Area

If enacted, this bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark. The study area would be the NHL boundaries in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The Secretary would consult State and local preservation officers, historical societies, tourism offices, and other agencies. The study would follow the National Heritage Area rules in 54 U.S.C. 120103(a) and assess suitability and feasibility for designation. This bill would not itself designate a Heritage Area or provide funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

NH • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2025

Roll Call Votes

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