Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture study area, evaluating national significance, suitability and feasibility for National Park System designation, preservation alternatives, consultation with governments and organizations, cost estimates, and a report to Congress within three years after funds are made available.
Who Benefits and How
Cahokia Mounds preservation advocates benefit from a federal study of national significance and protection options. Tribal and descendant communities benefit from consultation around Mississippian cultural resources. Illinois and local governments benefit from evaluation of park designation or other preservation alternatives. Heritage tourism stakeholders benefit if the study supports interpretation and visitor planning.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Interior study staff must evaluate significance, suitability, feasibility, alternatives, consultation input, and costs. Federal, state, and local agencies must provide information for the study. Private and nonprofit preservation organizations must participate in consultation. Congress must review the report and any recommendations before further designation action.
Key Provisions
- Requires a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture study area.
- Requires evaluation of national significance and National Park System suitability and feasibility.
- Directs consideration of preservation, protection, and interpretation alternatives.
- Requires consultation with governments, organizations, and interested individuals.
- Requires a report to Congress within three years after study funds are first available.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture study area, evaluating national significance, suitability and feasibility for National Park System designation, preservation alternatives, consultation with governments and organizations, cost estimates, and a report to Congress within three years after funds are made available.
Key Policy Areas
National Parks, Historic Preservation, Illinois
Primary Purpose
Requires Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture study area, evaluating national significance, suitability and feasibility for National Park System designation, preservation alternatives, consultation with governments and organizations, cost estimates, and a report to Congress within three years after funds are made available.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Cahokia Mounds preservation advocates benefit from a federal study of national significance and protection options
- Tribal and descendant communities benefit from consultation around Mississippian cultural resources
- Illinois and local governments benefit from evaluation of park designation or other preservation alternatives
- Heritage tourism stakeholders benefit if the study supports interpretation and visitor planning
Identified Costs
- Interior study staff must evaluate significance, suitability, feasibility, alternatives, consultation input, and costs
- Federal, state, and local agencies must provide information for the study
- Private and nonprofit preservation organizations must participate in consultation
- Congress must review the report and any recommendations before further designation action
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported …
Mr. Durbin (for himself and Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and …
Introduced in Senate
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