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H.R. 6035House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

Sponsored by Darin LaHoodRep. Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Introduced November 18, 2021

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The bill updates the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to keep federal financial assistance for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in place longer. It changes the program’s expiration date, extending the authorization until May 8, 2038. This affects the heritage area and any entities that receive federal support for its preservation and promotion.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the existing law to replace the original 15‑year expiration date with a new fixed date of May 8, 2038, thereby extending the period during which financial assistance can be provided to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

December 7, 2021

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Introduced in House

November 18, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

November 18, 2021

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

December 7, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued November 18, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6035

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 18, 2021

Mr. LaHood (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Casten, Mr. Bost, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Foster, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Rush, and Mr. Kinzinger) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act.

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Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area

Section 451 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–229) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of this subtitle and inserting May 8, 2038.