Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Bill 114 hr 5244, also known as the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to establish a national memorial in honor of the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021 by Representative Katie Hill.

The Saint Francis Dam disaster occurred on March 12, 1928, when the dam in San Francisquito Canyon, California, collapsed, resulting in a massive flood that killed over 400 people and caused widespread destruction. The disaster remains one of the deadliest in California's history.

The purpose of the national memorial is to commemorate the lives lost in the disaster and to educate the public about the importance of dam safety and infrastructure maintenance. The memorial will be located near the site of the former dam and will include interpretive exhibits, a visitor center, and other facilities to honor the victims and educate visitors about the tragic event. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish and administer the national memorial, in consultation with the state of California and other relevant stakeholders. It also provides for the transfer of certain federal lands to the Secretary for the purposes of establishing the memorial. Overall, the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act seeks to ensure that the victims of this tragic event are remembered and that future generations are aware of the importance of maintaining safe infrastructure. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently pending further action.