Bill · S. 1516· Senate(119-S-1516)
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
- Introduced
- 4/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the Emerald Mounds, and the Pulcher Mounds in Illinois. During this study, the Secretary must look at the national significance of these sites and check if it makes sense to make them a unit of the National Park System. The Secretary also has to consider other ways to protect and preserve these locations through government entities or private groups. The bill mandates consultation with applicable Indian Tribes, government entities, and interested individuals during the process. Finally, a report containing the study results, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to specific congressional committees within three years of getting funding.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
Directly preserves sites related to the ancestors of First Peoples and requires consultation with Indian Tribes.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4
Authorizes a study to potentially integrate historic sites into the National Park System for better management.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Brings federal attention and potential investment to rural areas of Illinois.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill requires federal funding for a resource study and potential future acquisition.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Authorizes new spending for the Secretary of the Interior to conduct the study.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-1
Potential transition of state-managed sites to federal National Park status.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 3(b)(4) requires the Secretary to consult with applicable Indian Tribes, government entities, and interested individuals, which ensures that native voices and local groups have a say in the future protection and interpretation of these historic mounds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit sections or provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Students+2Good For Children+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+4Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Increase States Rights-1
- 7/23/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
- 2/4/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 4/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2668)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois