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Hearings on the Creation of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park

Original title: Jean Lafitte National Park: hearings before the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on S. 1829, a bill to provide for the establishment of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park in the state of Louisiana, and for other purposes, Gretna, La., December 17, 1977, Washington, D.C., February 3, 1978.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearings document the legislative process and public testimony that led to the federal designation and protection of historical and environmental sites in Louisiana under the National Park Service.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Louisiana

The establishment of the park impacts local land use and historical preservation efforts in the state.

National Park Service

The agency is tasked with the potential management and oversight of the proposed historical park.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document contains the official transcripts from 1977 and 1978 Senate hearings regarding , a bill proposed to establish the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park in Louisiana.

Key Facts

  • The document covers two specific hearing dates: December 17, 1977, in Gretna, Louisiana, and February 3, 1978, in Washington, D.C.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • The primary subject of the hearings is S. 1829, a bill to establish the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park.
  • The hearings represent the formal legislative record for the creation of the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to gather testimony and review the proposal to establish the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park in Louisiana.
Where and when did these hearings take place?
The hearings were held in two locations: Gretna, Louisiana, on December 17, 1977, and Washington, D.C., on February 3, 1978.

Why It Matters

The hearings document the legislative process and public testimony that led to the federal designation and protection of historical and environmental sites in Louisiana under the National Park Service.

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Bicoastal Hearing Strategy

The committee held hearings both in the local area affected (Louisiana) and in the capital (Washington, D.C.), indicating a strategy to balance local input with federal legislative review.

Gretna, La.Washington, D.C.

Connected Entities

locationJean Lafitte National Historical Park“The proposed site for the new national park.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Parks and Recreation“The Senate subcommittee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →
locationLouisiana“The state where the park is proposed to be located.”Map →

Sources

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