Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 28, 2005)
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in Illinois.
Designates the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition as the management entity for the Area.
Allows the Coalition, using funds made available under this Act, to prepare a management plan for the Area and reports, studies, interpretive exhibits and programs, historic preservation projects, and other activities recommended in the plan.
Prohibits the Coalition from using Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property.
Directs the Coalition to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a management plan reviewed by participating units of government within the Area's boundaries which shall, among other things: (1) contain a comprehensive program for conservation, interpretation, funding, management, and development and historical, cultural, and natural resources and recreational and educational opportunities of the Area; and (2) include a business plan detailing the functions of the local coordinating entity and of activities included in recommendations contained in the plan. Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove the proposed plan not later than 90 days after receiving it.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance to the Coalition for the development and implementation of the management plan.
Requires the Coalition to provide assistance and encouragement to State and local governments, private organizations, and persons to protect and promote the Area's resources and values.
What just happenedApr 28, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 28, 2005
- Apr 28, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Apr 28, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4589-4590)
- Apr 28, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate