Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

Overview: S 2801, the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act, was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the suitability and feasibility of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire as a National Heritage Area.

Key Provisions:
- Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village as a National Heritage Area.
- Requires the study to include an analysis of the role of the State of New Hampshire and appropriate local and regional governmental agencies in the management of the Canterbury Shaker Village.
- Mandates the Secretary to submit a report to Congress with the study's findings and recommendations within 3 years of the bill's enactment.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly impact the Canterbury Shaker Village, a historic site in New Hampshire, by potentially leading to its designation as a National Heritage Area. This could bring increased federal recognition, resources, and preservation efforts to the site.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the Senate and is currently awaiting further legislative action.