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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 820

New Philadelphia National Historic Site Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 19, 2022)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site Act

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the history and archeological resources of the town established by Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, in 1836.

The historic site shall not be established until the Department of the Interior has determined it has acquired a sufficient quantity of land or interests in and within the boundary of the historic site to constitute a manageable unit.

What just happenedSep 20, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18](R-IL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Sep 20, 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 19, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 19, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Sep 19, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7937-7938)

  5. Sep 19, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. Sep 19, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 820.

  7. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7937-7939)

  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. 367.

  10. Sep 19, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-471.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 19, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-471.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 14, 2021Committee

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Feb 26, 2021Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 19, 202253

New Philadelphia National Historic Site Act

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the history and archeological resources of the town established by Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, in 1836.

The historic site shall not be established until the Department of the Interior has determined it has acquired a sufficient quantity of land or interests in and within the boundary of the historic site to constitute a manageable unit.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2021

New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia Historical Park in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to coordinate (1) the preservation, protection, and interpretation efforts of the park by the federal government, Illinois, units of local government, and private and nonprofit organizations; and (2) appropriate management options necessary to ensure the protection, preservation, and interpretation of the many significant aspects of the park.

The Department of the Interior may acquire for inclusion in the park any land (including interests in land), buildings, or structures by donation, transfer, exchange, or purchase from a willing seller.

Interior shall complete a general management plan for the park.

Interior may not use eminent domain or condemnation in carrying out this bill.

New Philadelphia National Historic Site Act — Informed