Calumet National Heritage Area Act
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Cosponsors (3)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-12-16
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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.
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