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Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
3/4/2024, 4:01 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 779
Bill 118 HRES 779, also known as the National Park Service LGBTQ Heritage Study Act, is a resolution that acknowledges the significant role of the National Park Service in safeguarding the history and contributions of LGBTQI+ individuals in American society. The bill recognizes the importance of preserving historic sites and landmarks that are significant to the LGBTQI+ community and their impact on American history.
The resolution calls for the National Park Service to conduct a study to identify and document places of importance to LGBTQI+ history, including sites associated with key events, figures, and movements within the community. This study aims to raise awareness of the LGBTQI+ community's contributions to American history and ensure that their stories are accurately represented and preserved for future generations.
By recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving LGBTQI+ history, the bill highlights the need to ensure that the stories and experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals are included in the broader narrative of American history. This resolution serves as a step towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in historical preservation efforts and honoring the legacy of LGBTQI+ people in the United States.
The resolution calls for the National Park Service to conduct a study to identify and document places of importance to LGBTQI+ history, including sites associated with key events, figures, and movements within the community. This study aims to raise awareness of the LGBTQI+ community's contributions to American history and ensure that their stories are accurately represented and preserved for future generations.
By recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving LGBTQI+ history, the bill highlights the need to ensure that the stories and experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals are included in the broader narrative of American history. This resolution serves as a step towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in historical preservation efforts and honoring the legacy of LGBTQI+ people in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 779
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQI+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQI+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQI+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQI+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 779
Bill HRES 779 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HRES 779 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2023. Bill HRES 779's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of October 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 779
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 779
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 779
Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 779
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