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Public Law101th CongressArts, Culture, Religion
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Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 27, 1990)

Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preservation and interpretation of the Acadian culture in Maine. Terminates such Commission ten years after enactment of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to transmit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive study of Acadian culture in Maine. Authorizes the Secretary to provide an Acadian cultural center for the preservation, perpetuation, and interpretation of Acadian culture within the State of Maine. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedNov 8, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-543.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME](D-ME)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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Passed House amendedSep 27, 199036

Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preservation and interpretation of the Acadian culture in Maine. Terminates such Commission ten years after enactment of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to transmit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive study of Acadian culture in Maine. Authorizes the Secretary to provide an Acadian cultural center for the preservation, perpetuation, and interpretation of Acadian culture within the State of Maine. Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedJun 14, 199035

Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preservation and interpretation of the Acadian culture in Maine. Terminates such Commission ten years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to provide an Acadian cultural center for the preservation, perpetuation, and interpretation of Acadian culture within the State of Maine. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateOct 16, 198900

Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preservation and interpretation of the Acadian culture in Maine. Terminates such Commission 20 years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish an Acadian cultural center. Authorizes appropriations.

Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act — Informed