HR 1939 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Constitution Heritage Act of 1988

Introduced 1987-04-02· Sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-433.(1988-09-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1987-05-27
Yea 370Nay 10

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Interior to interpret the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution at National Park units associated with the Constitution, making Independence National Historical Park the focal point of the National Park System's celebration of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Directs the Secretary to establish a memorial to the Constitution at such Park. Requires the Secretary to appoint an advisory committee to develop such memorial. Requires the development of educational and interpretive materials and research on the Constitution. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans