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H.R. 2412House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

To extend the authorization of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area.

Sponsored by Adam KinzingerRep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
Introduced April 8, 2021

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The bill amends the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area Act of 1984 to increase the authorized funding for the heritage area from $10 million to $20 million and to extend the authorized period from 15 years to 30 years. It affects the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area, allowing more resources and a longer timeframe for its preservation and promotion.

Key Provisions

  • Increase the authorized funding for the heritage area to $20 million (up from $10 million).
  • Extend the authorized period for the heritage area from 15 years to 30 years.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

June 7, 2021

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Introduced in House

April 8, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

April 8, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

June 7, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 8, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2412

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 8, 2021

Mr. Kinzinger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend the authorization of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area.

1.

Authorization extension of the Illinois and Michigan Canal national heritage area

The Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area Act of 1984 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 98–398) is amended—

(1)

in section 125(a), by striking $10,000,000 and inserting $20,000,000; and

(2)

in section 126, by striking 15 and inserting 30.