HR Bill 6826 To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-12-14

Bill 118 hr 6826, also known as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center Act, aims to designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2021, by Representative John Sarbanes from Maryland. The purpose of this bill is to honor the legacy and contributions of Paul S. Sarbanes, a former United States Senator from Maryland, by naming the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry after him. Fort McHenry is a historic site in Baltimore, Maryland, known for its role in the War of 1812 and the inspiration for the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center will serve as a place for visitors to learn about the history and significance of Fort McHenry, as well as the life and career of Senator Sarbanes. This designation is a way to recognize and commemorate the impact that Senator Sarbanes had on the state of Maryland and the nation as a whole. Overall, Bill 118 hr 6826 seeks to honor the memory of Senator Paul S. Sarbanes by naming the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry after him, highlighting his contributions to the state of Maryland and the United States.

Recent Activity

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.

Alternative Names

To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Associated Legislation

A bill to designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the "Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center".

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Congressional tributes

Maryland

Members of Congress

Monuments and memorials

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]

Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions