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A resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Pinones in Loiza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

12/30/2022, 3:33 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 481

Bill 117 sres 481 is a resolution that urges the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Pinones in Loiza, Puerto Rico. The resolution calls for this location to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Roberto Clemente was a legendary Puerto Rican baseball player who tragically died in a plane crash while on a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua in 1972. His death was a significant loss not only to the world of baseball, but also to the humanitarian efforts he was involved in.

The resolution highlights the importance of preserving and honoring the memory of Roberto Clemente by adding the place of his death to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation would recognize the historical significance of this location and ensure that it is protected and maintained for future generations to learn about and appreciate. By adding Roberto Clemente's place of death to the National Register of Historic Places, the resolution aims to pay tribute to his legacy and ensure that his contributions to both baseball and humanitarian efforts are remembered and celebrated.

Congressional Summary of SRES 481

This resolution requests that the Department of the Interior recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente's airplane near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, and the adjacent land by adding the site to the National Register of Historic Places. Roberto Clemente was a renowned baseball player who played for the Pittsburg Pirates baseball team.

Current Status of Bill SRES 481

Bill SRES 481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2021. Bill SRES 481 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2021.  Bill SRES 481's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S9265) as of December 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 481

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 481

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 481

A resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Pinones in Loiza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.
A resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Pinones in Loiza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

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