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HR6798Referred to Committee

Calumet National Heritage Area Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Robin L. Kelly
Robin L. Kelly
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (641 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000385

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Danny K. Davis (D-IL-7)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Rudy Yakym III (R-IN-2)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Sean Casten (D-IL-6)Original· 2025-12-17

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-12-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-12-17

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-17

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a National Heritage Area in the Calumet region, likely in Indiana and Illinois, to preserve and promote the area's industrial, cultural, and natural history. The designation would allow the federal government to work with local communities, businesses, and organizations to protect important historical sites, support tourism, and manage natural resources in the region. Residents, historians, and local businesses in the Calumet area would benefit from increased funding and coordinated planning efforts to develop the region's heritage attractions.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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