Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

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Bill Number

HR 5990

Introduced

Feb 27, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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Topics

Congressional oversight Historic sites and heritage areas Historical and cultural resources Illinois Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources Racial and ethnic relations

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Summary

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in Chicago, Illinois.

The Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission shall be the local coordinating entity for the heritage area and shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.

The authority of the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the heritage area expires 15 years after the enactment of this bill.

Actions

Mar 4, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 27, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 27, 2020

Introduced in House

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