Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether a stretch of California's Central Coast should be designated the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area.

Official title: Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 18-NOV-2025

Approved by committee 29-JUL-2026

Reported 17-SEP-2026

On the calendar 17-SEP-2026

Key points

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area, working with the State of California, local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofits.
Covers Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, plus other California areas with similar heritage that are adjacent to or near them.
Applies the study procedures in section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code.
Defines "Tribal government" by reference to the federal list of recognized Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor Alex Padilla (D-CA) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Democrat