HR 8219 United States House · 118th Congress

Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to study whether Lahaina, Hawaii (specifically the census-designated place in Maui County) should become a National Heritage Area - a federal program recognizing places with significant cultural or historical resources. The study will assess if designating Lahaina as such is suitable and feasible, involving coordination with Maui County, Hawaii state officials, historic preservation groups, and tourism entities. It does not create the heritage area itself but evaluates the potential for future designation. The bill directly affects Lahaina residents, local historic preservation efforts, and tourism stakeholders in the area.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Nov 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced May 1, 2024 Signed Dec 23, 2024
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What changed between versions

Introduced in House Engrossed in House · 2 edits · Dec 4, 2024
MINOR
The bill was retitled to clarify it only authorizes a study rather than a designation, and the County of Maui was elevated from a general consultation partner to a specific coordinating partner in the study process. These changes make the bill's limited scope more explicit and give the local government a stronger role in shaping the study.
SCOPE

The short title was changed from 'Lahaina National Heritage Area Act' to 'Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act,' making clear that the bill only directs a feasibility study rather than creating the designation itself.

REQUIREMENT

The Secretary is now required to work 'in coordination with the County of Maui' in addition to consulting with other state and local entities. This gives the county a more direct, ongoing role in the study process compared to the other organizations that are only consulted.

Floor votes · House Dec 4, 2024

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
3
Dec 23, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by President.
executive
Dec 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7053-7054)
upper
Dec 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 25 (Roll no. 481).
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 25 (Roll no. 481).
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Nov 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-770.
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
May 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
May 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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