Creates a new national heritage area in parts of Indiana and Illinois to protect and promote its history and nature.
This bill would officially make the Calumet region in Indiana and Illinois a National Heritage Area. This means its special history, culture, and nature would get national attention and help. Local groups would work to protect and share these important places for people who live there and for visitors.
Today, the Calumet region in Indiana and Illinois is not formally recognized as a National Heritage Area. If this bill becomes law, the region would be officially designated as the Calumet National Heritage Area, making it part of a national system. This change would bring national attention and federal support for 15 years to help preserve and promote its unique cultural, natural, and historical sites.
S 3501 · 119th Congress · December 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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