Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

Senate Bill 4732 - Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T06:57:10Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4732 Enslaved Voyages Memorial 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, 6:57 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4732

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

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Current Status of Bill S 4732

Bill S 4732 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill S 4732 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 2, 2022. Bill S 4732's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4732

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4732

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- District of Columbia

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Monuments and memorials

- Racial and ethnic relations

- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4732

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.