HRES 281 · 105th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To express support for an interpretive site near Wood River, Illinois, as the point of departure for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Introduced 1997-10-24· Sponsored by Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.(1997-10-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for: (1) recognition of an interpretive site near Wood River, Illinois, as the starting point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition; and (2) the people of Illinois to properly recognize this site as one of monumental historical impact. Calls upon the President, Secretary of the Interior, Director of the National Park Service, other public officials, and the people of the United States to support and promote this site near Wood River, Illinois, as the starting point for one of the greatest journeys in American history.…

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Cosponsors (17)

9 Democrats8 Republicans
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20]IL
Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18]IL
Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3]IL
Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15]IL
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]IL
Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11]IL
Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5]IL
Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]IL
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14]IL
Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-19]IL
Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]IL
Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13]IL
Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]IL