To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Park System to interpret and commemorate the origins, development, and progression of jazz in the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of establishing a unit within the National Park System associated with the origins of jazz in New Orleans, Louisiana. States that such study shall also assess the desirability of including any site or structure identified by this Act within the boundaries of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Requires the Secretary to submit such study to specified congressional committees within one year after funds are made available. Establishes the Preservation of Jazz Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary in preparation of the feasibility study. Terminates the Commission after transmission of the report to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 18 September 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 September 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 September 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 September 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

   Source: Committee

5. 10 October 1990

   Committee

   See S.2846.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
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