Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act of 2006

H.R. 5195 would establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a 175-mile corridor stretching through parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The bill designates a non-profit partnership to coordinate with the Department of the Interior to develop a long-term plan for conserving the region's historic sites and transportation routes.

For local citizens, this designation aims to boost heritage tourism and economic development by providing federal technical assistance and grants for historic preservation and educational programs. The legislation specifically prohibits the use of federal funds to acquire real estate, ensuring that land ownership and local zoning authorities remain under private and local control.