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To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8721

Bill 117 hr 8721, also known as the Mount Rushmore Designation Act, aims to officially designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota as "Mount Rushmore." The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the iconic monument.

The legislation seeks to solidify the recognition of the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial as Mount Rushmore, the well-known symbol of American history and democracy. This designation would serve to honor the legacy of the four presidents whose faces are carved into the mountain - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

In addition to the designation of the mountain, the bill likely includes provisions for the maintenance and preservation of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, ensuring that this historic site continues to be a symbol of national pride and unity for generations to come. Overall, the Mount Rushmore Designation Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to officially recognize the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial as Mount Rushmore and to ensure the continued preservation of this important national monument.

Congressional Summary of HR 8721

This bill designates the mountain at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota as Mount Rushmore.

Current Status of Bill HR 8721

Bill HR 8721 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 16, 2022. Bill HR 8721 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 16, 2022.  Bill HR 8721's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of August 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8721

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 HR 8721

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8721

To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, and for other purposes.
To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, and for other purposes.

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