S. 3194, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, advanced out of committee on July 29, 2026.
S. 3194 — Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
What it does
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether certain counties in California (Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo) and adjacent areas should be designated as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study will assess suitability and feasibility in consultation with state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, following standard National Heritage Area study procedures.
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What happens next
S. 3194 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Alex Padilla. Cosponsored by Adam Schiff.
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