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S 1629 111th Congress Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources Government studies and investigations Historic sites and heritage areas Illinois Parks, recreation areas, trails

New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act

Introduced: August 6, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Aug 5, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.
Aug 5, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-258.
Jun 21, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Mar 17, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-476.
Aug 6, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6, 2009
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the New Philadelphia archaeological site and the land surrounding it in Illinois (the study area).

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area and identify the costs associated with such alternatives; and (4) consult with specified public and private entities.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the study's results, as well as any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

What's happening now August 5, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5455 Related bill New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Dec 4, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1629: New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1629/
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