United States · Law · S
S. 1374 (99th)
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1985
Introduced
27 June 1985
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Status
Became Public Law No: 99-647.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1985 - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, cradle of the American industrial revolution. Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to hold hearings and acquire real property within the designated Corridor by gift or purchase with private money from a willing seller. Directs the Commission to develop a Cultural Heritage Plan for the Corridor which sets its boundaries, inventories the historically significant property to be maintained, establishes standards, and develops an historic interpretation plan. Requires the Commission to implement the Plan, granting priority to preserving the Blackstone Canal, providing information for visitors, and encouraging private and intergovernmental cooperation in building restoration and appropriate land use. Terminates the Commission in five years unless extended for an additional five years. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to help prepare the Plan and appropriate visitor information and displays, providing technical assistance to the Commission if requested. Requires the cooperation of other Federal agencies. Authorizes appropriations.
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 11 November 1986
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 15 October 1986
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 8 October 1986
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 25 September 1986
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 June 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/1374
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/s/1374