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Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5990

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5990

Bill HR 5990 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 5990 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020.  Bill HR 5990's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5990

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5990

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Historical and cultural resources
- Illinois
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Racial and ethnic relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5990

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act
To establish the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

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