Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5555
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
Monterey Bay: Study for New National Heritage Area
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Rep. Panetta and other California leaders introduced a bill to start a formal study of the Monterey Bay region. They want to see if the area should be officially named a National Heritage Area, which is a special label for places with important history and culture.
- The study would cover four counties: Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo. Experts would look at whether these areas have unique stories or natural beauty that are important to the entire United States.
- If the area gets this designation, it wouldn't become a national park, but it would receive federal help to promote tourism and protect local landmarks. The government would work closely with local cities, Tribal Governments, and businesses to make a plan.
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Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Mar 11, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Sep 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
Bill NumberHR 5555
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Cosponsors
(5)D: 5
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