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S. 761 (100th)

A bill to provide for the establishment of a Western Historic Trails Center in the State of Iowa, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

17 March 1987

Last action

16 November 1987 · Committee

Status

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Unfavorable.

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]

Subjects

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24 March 2026

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Summary

Establishes the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as a unit of the National Park System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Western Historic Trails Center Commission to develop a draft management plan and oversee its implementation. Requires the Secretary to administer the Center and acquire lands, artifacts, and provide technical assistance. Requires the Commission to submit to the Secretary for approval a management plan which provides for the interpretation, celebration, and research of major historic events surrounding the westward expansion of the United States. Limits Federal funding of land acquisition and construction to 75 percent of the aggregate costs. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  2. 17 March 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 September 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 October 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 November 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Unfavorable.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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