Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

Bill: 111-hr-4491
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
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.

action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 

(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) a historical assessment of the Buffalo Soldiers who served in National Parks in the years before 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, interpretation, and public awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks, including linking the story of development of the Parks and the story of African-American military service following the Civil War. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the study's findings and recommendations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3491)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3491)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3491-3492)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-482.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-482.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in House