Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T20:16:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 562 Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site 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.

2/5/2024, 8:16 PM

Congressional Summary of S 562

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act

This bill establishes the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System.

The site shall not be established until the Department of the Interior enters an agreement with the Roberts Temple providing for public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, a site that is sufficient to constitute a manageable park unit.

The purpose of the site is to preserve, protect, and interpret (1) the Great Migration, (2) the memorial service and funeral of Emmett Till, (3) the story of the courage and activism of Mamie Till-Mobley that was demonstrated as she transformed the murder of her son into a symbol of racial injustice, and (4) the civil rights movement.

Interior may enter into agreements, as appropriate, with public and private entities to provide and facilitate interpretive and educational services, administrative support, and technical assistance relating to the site, within or outside the boundaries of the site.

The National Park Service shall prepare a general management plan for the site.

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Current Status of Bill S 562

Bill S 562 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill S 562 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2023. Bill S 562's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of June 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 562

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIllinoisParks, recreation areas, trailsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 562

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site ActEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site ActA bill to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

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