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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 1:51 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1863

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part-owner and President of the Sears, Roebuck, & Company and a noted philanthropist. The study shall include a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools (the 5,357 schools and related buildings that were constructed in 15 southern states between 1912-1932).

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) determine which sites are of national significance, (2) prioritize the study of any Rosenwald Schools recommended to Interior by the State Historic Preservation Officer of any of the states in which such schools exist, and (3) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating one or more units of the National Park System to include those Rosenwald Schools and other sites representing Julius Rosenwald's life and legacy. 

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Current Status of Bill S 1863

Bill S 1863 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2019. Bill S 1863 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2019.  Bill S 1863's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-367. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1863

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1863

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Government studies and investigations
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Illinois
- Minority education
- Public-private cooperation
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1863

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019
Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019
A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the sites associated with the life and legacy of the noted American philanthropist and business executive Julius Rosenwald, with a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1863

Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
VirginiaDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Tom Udall
Tom Udall
New MexicoDemocrat
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
New YorkDemocrat

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