Bills · HR 6798
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6798Historic sites and heritage areasGeography and mapping
Calumet National Heritage Area Act
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it provides federal recognition and support for preserving a significant piece of American history and natural beauty. If this bill becomes law, the Calumet region will gain national visibility, which can attract more tourists, create jobs, and bring funding for conservation projects and educational programs. This means better protection for important historical sites, unique natural landscapes, and cultural traditions.
Without this designation, local efforts to preserve and promote these resources might continue without the unified focus, national recognition, and potential financial and technical assistance that come with being part of the National Heritage Area System. It's about deciding whether a nationally distinctive area, showcasing the intersection of industrial development and environmental conservation, should receive federal endorsement to help safeguard its future and share its stories more broadly.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Calumet National Heritage Area as part of the National Heritage Area System in Indiana and Illinois.
This formal federal designation provides recognition and framework for preserving and promoting the region's unique heritage.
PROVISION 02
Defines the specific geographic boundaries for the Calumet National Heritage Area, including counties in Indiana and parts of Illinois.
Clearly outlines the area that will receive the designation, ensuring local communities know the scope of the new heritage area.
PROVISION 03
Names the Calumet Heritage Partnership as the official local coordinating entity responsible for managing the heritage area.
Designates the local group that will lead efforts to implement the heritage area's goals and work with federal partners.
PROVISION 04
Requires the local coordinating entity to submit a proposed management plan to the Secretary of the Interior within three years of the bill's enactment.
Ensures a structured approach to planning and outlines the initial steps for how the heritage area will be managed and developed.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 4 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6798
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6798Historic sites and heritage areasGeography and mapping
Calumet National Heritage Area Act
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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