Next up: The Senate
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How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 4164 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4164 (118th) →
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.
Environment
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Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Feb 4, 2026Senate
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.
Apr 29, 2025Senate
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.
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Bill NumberS 1516
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor
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