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Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1987

Introduced: August 7, 1987 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 1988
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Oct 1, 1987
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Aug 7, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Aug 7, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 7, 1987
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1987 - Establishes the Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor, which includes Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Establishes the Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Commission to prepare within two years a plan which includes an inventory and an assessment of the natural, economic, and historic resources of the Corridor. Requires the Commission to assist States within the Corridor and political subdivisions to preserve the values of the Corridor. Requires the Commission to collect and disseminate information related to the Corridor.

Directs the Commission to assist in the development of the Great River Road.

Requires the Commission to report biennially to the Secretary of the Interior and the chief executive officer of a Corridor State on the activities of the Commission.

Directs the Secretary to assist and review the Commission in its work.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991.

What's happening now June 23, 1988

Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3204 Identical bill Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1987
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Aug 7, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1643: Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-S-1643/
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"S. 1643: Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-S-1643/.
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S. 1643, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-S-1643/.
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