An Act to dedicate the canal and towpath of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park to Justice William O. Douglas, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-11 · S. 776 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Mar 15, 1977 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas Eagleton (D-MO)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. Alan Cranston, Sen. Scoop Jackson,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Dedicates the canal and towpath of the Chesapeake and Ohio and National Historical Park to Justice William O. Douglas in recognition of his outstanding service as a conservationist and for his efforts to preserve and protect the canal and towpath.
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to take steps to appropriately inform the public of the contributions of Justice Douglas.
Authorizes and directs the Secretary to erect and maintain an appropriate memorial to Justice Douglas within the exterior boundaries of the Park.
Committees
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Mar 15, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 95-11.
- Mar 4, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Mar 3, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Mar 2, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 28, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 24, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.