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Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008
4/7/2025, 2:50 PM
Summary of Bill S 1921
Bill 110 s 1921, also known as the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preserving and protecting Civil War battlefields across the country. The bill sought to provide funding for the acquisition of land and easements at these historic sites, as well as for the restoration and maintenance of battlefield properties.
The legislation recognized the importance of these battlefields as significant historical and cultural landmarks, and aimed to ensure that they would be preserved for future generations to learn from and appreciate. The bill also emphasized the importance of working with local communities and stakeholders to develop preservation plans that would be sensitive to the needs and concerns of those living near these sites.
Overall, the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008 was a bipartisan effort to safeguard these important pieces of American history and ensure that they would be protected and maintained for years to come.
The legislation recognized the importance of these battlefields as significant historical and cultural landmarks, and aimed to ensure that they would be preserved for future generations to learn from and appreciate. The bill also emphasized the importance of working with local communities and stakeholders to develop preservation plans that would be sensitive to the needs and concerns of those living near these sites.
Overall, the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008 was a bipartisan effort to safeguard these important pieces of American history and ensure that they would be protected and maintained for years to come.
Current Status of Bill S 1921
Bill S 1921 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2007. Bill S 1921 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2007. Bill S 1921's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 652. as of April 10, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1921
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1921
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1921
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