Bill113th Congress

H.R. 520

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

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Introduced
Feb 5, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest Action
Dec 20, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]

Democrat·CA-14
Bioguide ID: S001175
First Name: Jackie
Last Name: Speier
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Subjects
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Summaries
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
520
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 5, 2013
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Is Law
No
Dec 20, 2013Calendars

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.

Source: Senate

Jun 18, 2013IntroReferral

Received in the Senate.

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Jun 17, 2013FloorH38310

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 17, 2013FloorH37300

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3665)

Source: House floor actions

Jun 17, 2013Floor8000

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3665)

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Jun 17, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 520.

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Jun 17, 2013FloorH30000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3665-3666)

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Jun 17, 2013FloorH30300

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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May 17, 2013CalendarsH12410

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.

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May 17, 2013CommitteeH12200

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-81.

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May 17, 2013Committee5000

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-81.

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Apr 24, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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Apr 24, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Apr 24, 2013Committee

Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

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Feb 14, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

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Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

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Feb 5, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Feb 5, 20130

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American troops who, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers) in the early years of the National Parks, which shall include an evaluation of the suitability and feasibility of establishing a national historic trail commemorating the route traveled by the Buffalo Soldiers from their post in the Presidio in San Francisco to the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and to any other National Parks where they may have served.

Reported to House without amendment· May 17, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American troops who, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers) in the early years of the National Parks, which shall include: (1) an historical assessment of the Buffalo Soldiers who served in National Parks in the years prior to the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS); (2) an evaluation of the suitability and feasibility of establishing a national historic trail commemorating the route traveled by the Buffalo Soldiers from their post in the Presidio in San Francisco to the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and to any other National Parks where they may have served; (3) identification of properties that could meet criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or criteria for designation as National Historic Landmarks; and (4) an evaluation of ways of enhancing historical research, education, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

Passed House without amendment· Jun 17, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American troops who, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers) in the early years of the National Parks, which shall include: (1) a historical assessment of the Buffalo Soldiers who served in National Parks in years prior to the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS); (2) an evaluation of the suitability and feasibility of establishing a national historic trail commemorating the route traveled by the Buffalo Soldiers from their post in the Presidio of San Francisco to the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and to any other National Parks where they may have served; (3) identification of properties that could meet criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or criteria for designation as National Historic Landmarks; and (4) an evaluation of ways of enhancing historical research, education, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

Natural Resources Committee

House· Standing
CaliforniaGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Placed on Calendar Senate

Dec 20, 2013

Engrossed in House

Jun 17, 2013

Reported in House

May 17, 2013

Introduced in House

Feb 5, 2013

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act — Informed