Legislative History: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Johnston. Legislative History: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
A .Jean Lafitte National Park proposal was first introduced in the Senate by Senator Johns.ton on June 10, 1976. Field hearings were held b.v the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation in Gretna, La., on December G, 1976, but no further action was taken during the 94th Congress. Senator Johnston reintroduced the proposal as S. 1829 on July 11, 1977. The subcommittee conducted another hearing in Gretna on December 17, 1977, and an additional hearing in Washington, D.C., on February. 3, 1978.