Bill · H.R. 6798· House(119-HR-6798)
Calumet National Heritage Area Act
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Robin Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Calumet National Heritage Area Act," seeks to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. It proposes to designate the Calumet National Heritage Area in Indiana and Illinois as a component of the National Heritage Area System. The designated area includes specific boundaries starting in Chicago and extending through various counties to the Indiana State Line. The Calumet Heritage Partnership is named as the local coordinating entity for this area. This entity must submit a proposed management plan to the Secretary of the Interior within three years. The Secretary's authority to provide assistance for this area will end 15 years after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill designates the area to support the conservation, restoration, and stewardship of significant natural and ecological resources.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The designation focuses on conserving and promoting the resources of a major industrial urban region.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The designation aims to promote the cultural, natural, and recreational resources of the region, which can support local tourism and economic development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Conservation and Restoration Benefits: There is a national interest in conserving, restoring, and promoting the benefits of the Caluted National Heritage Area for its residents and visitors (Section 2, Paragraph 3).
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Educational Opportunities: The region offers compelling educational opportunities regarding industrial progress, environmental conservation, and the cultural practices of various immigrant and migrant groups (Section 2, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph C).
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Resource Promotion: The designation is intended to enhance efforts to promote the cultural, natural, historical, and recreational resources of the Calumet region (Section 2, Paragraph 13).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time-Limited Assistance: The authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for the Calumet National Heritage Area is set to terminate 15 years after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 3, Subsection C).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Transit+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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