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Increased Funding and New Name for Agricultural Heritage Area

This act extends funding and increases the budget for an agricultural heritage area, now to be known as the “Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area”. This means more resources for preserving and promoting agricultural history, potentially boosting local tourism and education, and positively impacting the regional economy.
Key points
The agricultural heritage area, formerly known as America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership, is renamed the “Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area”.
Funding for this area is reauthorized until 2031, ensuring long-term support.
The total funding cap is increased from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000, providing more resources for development and preservation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1224
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1224.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The agricultural heritage area, formerly known as America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership, is renamed the “Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area”.
  • Funding for this area is reauthorized until 2031, ensuring long-term support.
  • The total funding cap is increased from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000, providing more resources for development and preservation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments Media and Culture