United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1939 (100th)
Constitution Heritage Act of 1988
Introduced
2 April 1987
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Status
Became Public Law No: 100-433.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to interpret the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution at National Park units associated with the Constitution, making Independence National Historical Park the focal point of the National Park System's celebration of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Directs the Secretary to establish a memorial to the Constitution at such Park. Requires the Secretary to appoint an advisory committee to develop such memorial. Requires the development of educational and interpretive materials and research on the Constitution. Authorizes appropriations.
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4 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 17 September 1988
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 9 August 1988
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 5 August 1988
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 2 April 1987
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/1939
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hr/1939