Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-3250
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Educational facilities and institutions
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Illinois
Minority education
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 

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.

action_date: 2020-12-17
text: 

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.

action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 

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.

action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Became Public Law No: 116-336.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Became Public Law No: 116-336.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-01-01
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-01-01
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7902)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: 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)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: 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).
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7252-7253)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: 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.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3250.
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7247-7248)
action_date: 2020-12-17
text: Mr. Gallego moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-431.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-431.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 116-336