Senate Simple Resolution 206
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
206
Congress
115
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Affirms the importance of Rib Mountain to Wisconsin's culture and economy.
Recognizes the legend of Pual Bunyan as the embodiment of the frontier spirit.
Requests the Department of the Interior to recognize the legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places.
June 28, 2017
06/28/2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834)
06/28/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:30 PM