HR 1939 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Constitution Heritage Act of 1988
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 100-433.(1988-09-16)
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PassedHouse · 1987-05-27
Yea 370Nay 10
Plain Language Summary
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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