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Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act

11/1/2022, 3:17 PM

Congressional Summary of S 298

Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 in Springfield, Illinois, and adjacent property.

In conducting the study, Interior must evaluate the national significance of such area and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

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Current Status of Bill S 298

Bill S 298 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2019. Bill S 298 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2019.  Bill S 298's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347. as of December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 298

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 298

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Civil disturbances
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Illinois
- Monuments and memorials
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 298

Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act
Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act
A bill to establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 298

Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth
IllinoisDemocrat

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