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Introduced
10/01/2020
10/01/2020
In Committee
10/01/2020
10/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site formerly known as "Rosewood", located in Levy County, Florida, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the site of the Rosewood massacre in Levy County, Florida.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the site of the Rosewood massacre in Levy County, Florida. The Rosewood massacre was a racially-motivated attack in 1923 that led to the destruction of the predominantly Black town of Rosewood and the deaths of an unknown number of residents. The study will evaluate the national significance of the site, determine its suitability and feasibility for designation as a unit of the National Park System, and consider other options for preservation and interpretation of the site. The Secretary of the Interior is required to submit a report with the study's results and any conclusions and recommendations within one year of the study's funding.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Ted Yoho (R)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Donna Shalala (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Ross Spano (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 10/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8502/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8502/BILLS-116hr8502ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8502/BILLS-116hr8502ih.pdf.pdf |
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