Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Cahokia and Nearby Mounds: National Park Study
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would direct the Interior Department to study the Cahokia, Emerald, and Pulcher Mounds in Illinois.
- The study would weigh whether these sites should become part of the National Park System.
- It would also look at other ways to protect and explain the sites, such as partnerships with state, local, nonprofit, or private groups.
- The Interior Department would consult with governments, organizations, and interested people, and estimate the costs of different options.
- A report to Congress would be due within 3 years after funding is first provided for the study.
Impact Analysis
Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Milestones
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2668)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(1)Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.