Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act

Bill 114 s 1662, also known as the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the existing Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in Illinois. The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth on June 13, 2019.

The main purpose of this bill is to expand the boundaries of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area to include additional counties in Illinois. This expansion would allow for more historical sites and landmarks related to Abraham Lincoln to be included in the heritage area, thus increasing tourism and preserving the legacy of the 16th President of the United States.

Additionally, the bill seeks to reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for an additional 15 years, ensuring that funding and support for the preservation efforts will continue for the foreseeable future. Overall, the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act is a bipartisan effort to honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and promote tourism and economic development in Illinois. It has received support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress and is currently awaiting further action in the Senate.