[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 710 Reported in Senate (RS)]
Calendar No. 318
106th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 710
[Report No. 106-184]
To authorize a feasibility study on the preservation of certain Civil
War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 24, 1999
Mr. Lott (for himself, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr.
Thomas, Mr. Craig, Mr. Murkowski, and Ms. Landrieu) introduced the
following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources
October 14, 1999
Reported by Mr. Murkowski, with amendments
[Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic]
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A BILL
To authorize a feasibility study on the preservation of certain Civil
War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Vicksburg Campaign Trail
Battlefields Preservation Act of 1999''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) there are situated along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail
in the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and
Tennessee the sites of several key Civil War battles;
(2) the battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail are
collectively of national significance in the history of the
Civil War; and
(3) the preservation of those battlefields would vitally
contribute to the understanding of the heritage of the United
States.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to authorize a feasibility
study to determine what measures should be taken to preserve certain
Civil War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Campaign trail state.--The term ``Campaign Trail
State'' means each of the States of Mississippi, Louisiana,
Arkansas, and Tennessee, including political subdivisions of
those States.
(2) Civil war battlefield.--The term ``Civil War
battlefield'' includes the following sites (including related
structures adjacent to or thereon):
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The term ``Civil War
battlefield'' means the land and interests in land that
is the site of a Civil War battlefield, including
structures on or adjacent to the land, as generally
depicted on the Map.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Inclusions.--The term ``Civil War
battlefield'' includes--</DELETED>
(i) </DELETED>(A) the battlefields at
Helena and Arkansas Post, Arkansas;
<DELETED>(ii) </DELETED>(B) Goodrich's
Landing near Transylvania, and sites in and
around Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish,
Louisiana;
<DELETED>(iii) </DELETED>(C) the
battlefield at Milliken's Bend, Madison Parish,
Louisiana;
<DELETED>(iv) </DELETED>(D) the route of
Grant's march through Louisiana from Milliken's
Bend to Hard Times, Madison and Tensas
Parishes, Louisiana;
<DELETED>(v) </DELETED>(E) the Winter
Quarters at Tensas Parish, Louisiana;
<DELETED>(vi) </DELETED>(F) Grant's landing
site at Bruinsburg, and the route of Grant's
march from Bruinsburg to Vicksburg, Claiborne,
Hinds, and Warren Counties, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(vii) </DELETED>(G) the
battlefield at Port Gibson (including Shaifer
House, Bethel Church, and the ruins of
Windsor), Claiborne County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(viii) </DELETED>(H) the
battlefield at Grand Gulf, Claiborne County,
Mississippi;
<DELETED>(ix) </DELETED>(I) the battlefield
at Raymond (including Waverly, (the Peyton
House)), Hinds County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(x) </DELETED>(J) the battlefield
at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xi) </DELETED>(K) the Union siege
lines around Jackson, Hinds County,
Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xii) </DELETED>(L) the
battlefield at Champion Hill (including Coker
House), Hinds County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xiii) </DELETED>(M) the
battlefield at Big Black River Bridge, Hinds
and Warren Counties, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xiv) </DELETED>(N) the Union
fortifications at Haynes Bluff, Confederate
fortifications at Snyder's Bluff, and remnants
of Federal exterior lines, Warren County,
Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xv) </DELETED>(O) the battlefield
at Chickasaw Bayou, Warren County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xvi) </DELETED>(P) Pemberton's
Headquarters at Warren County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xvii) </DELETED>(Q) the site of
actions taken in the Mississippi Delta and
Confederate fortifications near Grenada,
Grenada County, Mississippi;
<DELETED>(xviii) </DELETED>(R) the site of
the start of Greirson's Raid and other related
sites, LaGrange, Tennessee; and
<DELETED>(xix) </DELETED>(S) any other
sites considered appropriate by the Secretary.
<DELETED> (3) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled
``Vicksburg Campaign Trail National Battlefields'', numbered
</DELETED>______<DELETED>, and dated
</DELETED>______<DELETED>.</DELETED>
(4) </DELETED>(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of
the National Park Service.
SEC. 4. FEASIBILITY STUDY.
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a feasibility study
to determine what measures should be taken to preserve Civil War
battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.</DELETED>
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after funds are made
available for this Act, the Secretary shall complete a feasibility
study to determine what measures should be taken to preserve Civil War
battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.
(b) Components.--In completing the study, the Secretary shall--
<DELETED> (1) enter into contracts with entities to use
advanced technology such as remote sensing, river modeling, and
flow analysis to determine which property included in the Civil
War battlefields should be preserved, restored, managed,
maintained, or acquired due to the national historical
significance of the property;</DELETED>
(1) review current National Park Service programs, policies
and criteria to determine the most appropriate means of
ensuring the Civil War battlefields and associated natural,
cultural, and historical resources are preserved;
(2) evaluate options for the establishment of a management
entity for the Civil War battlefields consisting of a unit of
government or a private nonprofit organization that--
(A) administers and manages the Civil War
battlefields; and
(B) possesses the legal authority to--
(i) receive Federal funds and funds from
other units of government or other
organizations for use in managing the Civil War
battlefields;
(ii) disburse Federal funds to other units
of government or other nonprofit organizations
for use in managing the Civil War battlefields;
(iii) enter into agreements with the
Federal government, State governments, or other
units of government and nonprofit
organizations; and
(iv) acquire land or interests in land by
gift or devise, by purchase from a willing
seller using donated or appropriated funds, or
by donation;
(3) make recommendations to the Campaign Trail States for
the management, preservation, and interpretation of the
natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Civil War
battlefields;
(4) identify appropriate partnerships among Federal, State,
and local governments, regional entities, and the private
sector, including nonprofit organizations and the organization
known as ``Friends of the Vicksburg Campaign and Historic
Trail'', in furtherance of the purposes of this Act; and
(5) recommend methods of ensuring continued local
involvement and participation in the management, protection,
and development of the Civil War battlefields.
(c) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of completion of
the study under this section, the Secretary shall submit a report
describing the findings of the study to--
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Resources of the House of
Representatives.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this Act $1,500,000.
Calendar No. 318
106th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 710
[Report No. 106-184]
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A BILL
To authorize a feasibility study on the preservation of certain Civil
War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail.
_______________________________________________________________________
October 14, 1999
Reported with amendments