Constitution Heritage Act of 1988

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Constitution Center within or in close proximity to the Independence National Historical Park to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution in order to increase the awareness of the Constitution among the American people.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide, upon adequate reimbursement, a site, including structures, for the Center by using or modifying an existing structure or constructing a new structure to house the Center. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or leases with, the National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania, which shall operate the Center as provided in this Act. Limits the availability of funds appropriated to the Center to the extent that such funds are matched with funds from non-Federal sources.

Directs the Secretary to interpret the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution at National Park units associated with the Constitution, making not less than 12 units of the National Park System, including the Independence National Historical Park, the sites for such interpretation. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a memorial to the Constitution at such Park. Sets forth other duties of the Secretary with respect to the Constitution. Authorizes appropriations.