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Union Calendar No. 433 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6438 
[Report No. 117–600] 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource 
study of the site known as ‘‘Dearfield’’ in the State of Colorado. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 20, 2022 
Mr. BUCK (for himself and Mr. NEGUSE) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
DECEMBER 7, 2022 
Additional sponsor: Mr. CROW 
DECEMBER 7, 2022 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be 
printed 
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A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 
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in the State of Colorado. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Dearfield Study Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(2) STUDY
AREA.—The term ‘‘study area’’ 
means the site known as ‘‘Dearfield’’, in Weld Coun-
ty, Colorado, which was a historically black agricul-
tural settlement founded by Oliver Toussaint Jack-
son. 
SEC. 3. DEARFIELD SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a 
special resource study of the study area. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under sub-
section (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) evaluate the national significance of the 
study area; 
(2) determine the suitability and feasibility of 
designating the study area as a unit of the National 
Park System; 
(3) consider other alternatives for preservation, 
protection, and interpretation of the study area by 
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the Federal Government, State or local government 
entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; 
(4) consult with interested Federal agencies, 
State or local governmental entities, private and 
nonprofit organizations, or any other interested indi-
viduals; and 
(5) identify cost estimates for any Federal ac-
quisition, development, interpretation, operation, and 
maintenance associated with the alternatives de-
scribed in paragraphs (2) and (3). 
(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The study required under 
subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with sec-
tion 100507 of title 54, United States Code. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
on which funds are first made available to carry out the 
study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate a report that describes— 
(1) the results of the study; and 
(2) any conclusions and recommendations of the 
Secretary. 
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Union Calendar No. 433 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6438 
[Report No. 117–600] 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to con-
duct a special resource study of the site known 
as ‘‘Dearfield’’ in the State of Colorado. 
DECEMBER 7, 2022 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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