Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

Fact Sheet

Bill Number

S 511

Introduced

Mar 1, 2021

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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

Oct 6, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mar 1, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S956-958)
Mar 1, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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