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SB2865: Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park Establishment Act

: Tammy Duckworth (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 20, 2023
Public lands and natural resources
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to establish the Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new national historical park in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, to preserve French colonial history and heritage in that area. The park would be managed by the National Park Service, the federal agency that runs America's national parks and monuments. The bill is currently in its early stage after being introduced in Congress by Senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin. It has not yet been assigned to a or received a vote.

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SB2865: Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park Establishment Act

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