S Bill 3543 Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-12-14

Bill 118 s 3543, also known as the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Historic Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, was a thriving African American community in Tulsa that was destroyed in the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The bill seeks to honor the history and legacy of this community by designating it as a national monument. If passed, the bill would provide funding for the establishment and maintenance of the national monument, as well as for educational programs and exhibits that highlight the history of the Historic Greenwood District. The monument would serve as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the African American community in the face of adversity. Overall, the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act aims to preserve and commemorate an important piece of American history and ensure that future generations are aware of the events that took place in Tulsa in 1921.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.

Alternative Names

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

A bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

A bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

A bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

A bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Advisory bodies

Congressional oversight

Historic sites and heritage areas

Intergovernmental relations

Land transfers

Land use and conservation

Monuments and memorials

Oklahoma

Property rights

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

To establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.Energy and Natural Resources

Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

11/22/2024, 12:03 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.Bill 118 s 3543, also known as the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black...
Congress
118

Number
S - 3543

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.Bill 118 s 3543, also known as the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.