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Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10231

Bill 118 hr 10231, also known as the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Act, aims to establish a national historic site in the state of Maryland to honor the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall. The bill proposes that this historic site be administered as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

Thurgood Marshall was a prominent figure in American history, serving as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. He was a key figure in the civil rights movement and played a crucial role in landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, which ended segregation in public schools.

The establishment of the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site would serve to commemorate Marshall's contributions to the advancement of civil rights and the rule of law in the United States. The site would provide educational opportunities for visitors to learn about Marshall's life and legacy. In addition to establishing the historic site, the bill also outlines the administration and management of the site as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This would ensure that the site is properly maintained and preserved for future generations to appreciate. Overall, the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Act seeks to honor the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall and provide a space for education and reflection on his contributions to American history.

Current Status of Bill HR 10231

Bill HR 10231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10231 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2024.  Bill HR 10231's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10231

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10231

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10231

To establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in the State of Maryland and provide for its administration as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
To establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in the State of Maryland and provide for its administration as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Braylon Martinez

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1 year ago

I can't wait for this to pass! It's about time we honor such an important figure in our nation's history. How do you think this will impact our community in the short term?