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H.R. 3250Became Law

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

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Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-336.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7](D-IL)Sponsor
43 cosponsors35 D8 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-336.

  2. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-336.

  3. Jan 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 1, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7902)

  9. Dec 21, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 18, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 17, 2020FloorH38310

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

  12. Dec 17, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 5 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H7247)

  13. Dec 17, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 5 (Roll no. 245).

  14. Dec 17, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7252-7253)

  15. Dec 17, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Dec 17, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3250.

  17. Dec 17, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7247-7248)

  18. Dec 17, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Gallego moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jun 11, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.

  20. Jun 11, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-431.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 11, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-431.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Oct 29, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  26. Jun 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jun 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jun 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 13, 202149

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.

Passed SenateDec 21, 202055

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.

Passed HouseDec 17, 202053

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.

Reported to HouseJun 11, 20207

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.

Introduced in HouseJun 13, 2019

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part-owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist. The study shall include a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools (the 5,357 schools and related buildings that were constructed in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932).

In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) determine which sites are of national significance, (2) prioritize the study of any Rosenwald Schools recommended to Interior by the State Historic Preservation Officer of any of the states in which such schools exist, and (3) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating one or more units of the National Park System to include those Rosenwald Schools and other sites representing Julius Rosenwald's life and legacy.

Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020 — Informed