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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4009

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 20, 2022)

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, whose identities may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

What just happenedSep 21, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 20, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended. (consideration: CR H7984-7992; text: CR H7984-7985)

  3. Sep 20, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended.

  4. Sep 20, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1361, proceedings on H.R. 4009 are considered vacated.

  5. Sep 19, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Sep 19, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4009.

  7. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7931-7932)

  8. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30300

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

  9. Sep 19, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.

  10. Sep 19, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-467.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 19, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-467.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 19, 2022Committee

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Jul 20, 2021Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E667)

  19. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 20, 202253

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, whose identities may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

Reported to HouseSep 19, 20227

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, whose identities may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

Introduced in HouseJun 17, 2021

Georgetown Waterfront Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, whose identities may be known or unknown, who disembarked at Georgetown Waterfront after enduring the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act — Informed