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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 298
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential 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
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