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HR 3909 108th Congress House

Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act

Official title: To establish the Bleeding Kansas and the Enduring Struggle for Freedom National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 4, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Mar 9, 2004
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 9, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Mar 4, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 4, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Bleeding Kansas and the Enduring Struggle for Freedom National Heritage Area in Kansas.

Designates the Territorial Kansas Heritage Alliance as the management entity for the Area.

Prohibits the Alliance from using Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property or an interest in real property.

Requires the Alliance to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area, which shall contain a comprehensive program for the conservation, interpretation, funding, management, and development of such Area.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance for the development and implementation of the management plan.

Requires the Alliance to: (1) provide assistance and encouragement to State and local governments, private organizations, and persons to protect and promote the resources and values of the Area; and (2) be an advocate for land management practices consistent with the purposes of such Area.

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Mar 4, 2004
TIAHRT, TODD
· Mar 4, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3909: Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3909/
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"H.R. 3909: Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3909/.
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H.R. 3909, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3909/.
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