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Harriet Beecher Stowe House Special Resource Study Act

4/7/2025, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 662

Bill 110 s 662, also known as the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Special Resource Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Brunswick, Maine.

The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic site that holds significance in American history as the former home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of the famous anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The study authorized by this bill will assess the national significance of the site and determine the feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

If the study finds that the Harriet Beecher Stowe House is of national significance and suitable for inclusion in the National Park System, the Secretary of the Interior will be authorized to make recommendations for its preservation and management. This bill aims to recognize and preserve the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and her contributions to the abolitionist movement in the United States. Overall, Bill 110 s 662 seeks to honor the historical importance of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and ensure its preservation for future generations to learn about and appreciate.

Current Status of Bill S 662

Bill S 662 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2007. Bill S 662 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2007.  Bill S 662's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 783. as of June 16, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 662

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 662

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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