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US S298

US S298
Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act


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Introduced
01/31/2019
In Committee
12/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the forming of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the monument's boundaries and enter into agreements with public and private entities for its administration. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct a special resource study of the Springfield Race Riot site and submit a report to Congress on its findings and recommendations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347. (on 12/17/2019)

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