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HR 3411 106th Congress House

Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Act of 1999

Official title: To designate the Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 16, 1999 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Arts, Culture, ReligionCommemorationsCultural propertyGreat Lakes
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Historic sitesHistoryIllinoisIndianaMichiganOhioOutdoor recreationSports and RecreationWater Resources DevelopmentWest (U.S.)
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Nov 18, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Nov 18, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Nov 16, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov 16, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12066-12076)
Nov 16, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 1999

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Act of 1999 - Establishes the Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area, composed of specified historically significant areas, as defined by the Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Authority, within Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

Declares the Authority the Area's management entity, which shall: (1) develop a management plan; (2) help ensure the conservation, interpretation, and development of the historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resources related to the Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes during the period from 1785 through 1835; and (3) develop an Internet web site and other marketing programs, as well as visitor centers and interpretive facilities.

Subjects the plan to approval by the Governors of the States involved.

Authorizes appropriations, with a maximum 50 percent Federal match for the total cost of any assistance or grant provided or authorized.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 16, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3411: Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3411/
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"H.R. 3411: Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3411/.
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H.R. 3411, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3411/.
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