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S 511 117th Congress Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources Congressional oversight Historic sites and heritage areas Historical and cultural resources Illinois Parks, recreation areas, trails Racial and ethnic relations

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

Introduced: March 1, 2021 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Oct 6, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
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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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 6, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 670 Identical bill Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act
 Bill text 1 version

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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Apr 26, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 511: Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-511/
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"S. 511: Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-511/.
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