New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

Senate Bill 3141 - New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3141 New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:07 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3141

New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia National Historical Park in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System.

The purposes of the park are to protect, preserve, and interpret the historic resources associated with the town of New Philadelphia, the first town in the United States planned and legally registered by a free African American before the Civil War.

The park shall consist of the approximately 124.33 acres of land within the boundary generally identified on the map titled New Philadelphia National Historic Site Proposed Boundary and dated July 2021.

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Current Status of Bill S 3141

Bill S 3141 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2021. Bill S 3141 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2021. Bill S 3141's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 534. as of October 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3141

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3141

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Illinois

- Land use and conservation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3141

New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

A bill to establish the New Philadelphia National Historical Park in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.