To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study and designation of the Underground Railroad Historic Trail.

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Amends the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to study the historical significance of the Underground Railroad, the route taken by escaping slaves during the Civil War. Requires the Secretary to designate such route the Underground Railroad Historic Trail and examine the possibility of extending it into Canada and Mexico. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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• Reported in House (text)

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• Referred in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 25 June 1990

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 June 1990

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 January 1990

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