Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 920 Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation 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.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 920

Bill 117 hr 920, also known as the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to expand and redesignate the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas. The bill was introduced by Representative Sharice Davids and has bipartisan support.

The main purpose of the bill is to expand the boundaries of the current historic site to include additional properties related to the landmark Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools. This expansion will allow for a more comprehensive telling of the history and impact of the case.

Additionally, the bill seeks to redesignate the site as a National Historical Park, which will provide increased resources and recognition for the site. This redesignation will help to preserve the history of the case and ensure that future generations can learn about the important role it played in the civil rights movement. Overall, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act aims to honor the legacy of the landmark Supreme Court case and ensure that its significance is properly recognized and preserved for years to come.

Congressional Summary of HR 920

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act

This bill redesignates the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site currently located in Topeka, Kansas, as the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

Further, the bill expands the park to include additional sites in Clarendon County, South Carolina, and establishes as affiliated areas specified sites in Farmville, Virginia; Wilmington, Claymont, and Hockessin, Delaware; and the District of Columbia.

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Current Status of Bill HR 920

Bill HR 920 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2021. Bill HR 920 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2021. Bill HR 920's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451. as of December 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 920

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 920

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Delaware

- District of Columbia

- Elementary and secondary education

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Kansas

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Racial and ethnic relations

- South Carolina

- Virginia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 920

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act

To amend the Act entitled "Act to provide for the establishment of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in the State of Kansas, and for other purposes" to provide for inclusion of additional related sites in the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Expansion Act