HR 3411
106th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Cultural property
Great Lakes
Historic sites
History
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Outdoor recreation
Sports and Recreation
Water Resources Development
West (U.S.)
Northwest Territory of the Great Lakes National Heritage Area Act of 1999
Introduced: November 16, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1