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S3501Referred 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
2025-12-16
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Todd Young
Todd Young
Republican · IN · Senator
Votes with party: 34.4% (323 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/Y000064

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

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

  • Jim Banks (R-IN)Original· 2025-12-16
  • Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)Original· 2025-12-16
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Original· 2025-12-16

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 →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-12-16

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-12-16

Previously

  • Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-16

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a new National Heritage Area in the Calumet region, likely spanning parts of Indiana and Illinois, to preserve and promote the area's historical, cultural, and natural significance. The designation would allow federal funding and coordination to support local conservation efforts, tourism, and community development while giving the region official recognition for its heritage value. Residents, local governments, and businesses in the Calumet area would benefit from increased resources and attention to preserving the region's industrial and environmental history.

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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