Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act

Bill: 115-hr-5613
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-25
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas

Historical and cultural resources

Kansas

U.S. history
Latest action: action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-04-25
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act</b></p> <p>This bill designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, which is associated with the the Bleeding Kansas conflict of 1854-1861 and the Underground Railroad, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2018 Mr. Yoder (for himself and Mr. Cleaver ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.

1. Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act . (b) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) The town of Quindaro was founded in 1857, in what was then the Territory of Kansas, with the specific intent of aiding the Free-State movement in the struggle over whether to admit Kansas to the Union as a free State or a slave State. As a result, Quindaro played an important role in both the history of Kansas and our Nation’s broader debate over slavery. (2) Quindaro was a key site during the Bleeding Kansas conflict, serving as a safe port of entry into Kansas on the Missouri River for those opposed to slavery. (3) The town of Quindaro also acted as an important piece of the Underground Railroad, allowing runaway slaves to escape to freedom in Kansas. (4) Since the Quindaro Townsite’s first excavation, it has yielded a wealth of important artifacts that have contributed to our understanding of the town and its place in history. The area maintains a high level of archaeological integrity, with the potential for additional discoveries at the site in the future. (5) Local government, private entities, and individual stakeholders in the area have invested time and resources to further the preservation of both Quindaro’s physical remains and its historical and cultural legacy. (6) The Quindaro Townsite fits the National Historic Landmark designation’s requirement of possessing exceptional value in illustrating the history of the United States, as well as providing the potential to yield new information about our past. (c) Designation The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark. (d) Administration Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas. (e) Cooperative agreements The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, for the purposes of protecting historic resources at Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive facilities and programs for the public. (f) Technical and financial assistance The Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (e). (g) No effect on actions of property owners Designation of the Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark shall not prohibit any actions which may otherwise be taken by any property owners, including the owners of the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, with respect to their property.

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Commemorative Site.

1. Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act . (b) Definition In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Designation The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site. The Site shall not be considered a unit of the National Park System. (d) Administration Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas. (e) Cooperative agreements The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, for the purposes of protecting historic resources at Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive programs for the public. (f) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (e). (g) Effect on private property, local land use, and land acquisition authority Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary to— (1) interfere with private property rights, or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision of the State; or (2) acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 663 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5613 [Report No. 115–856] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2018 Mr. Yoder (for himself and Mr. Cleaver ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 23, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Clay , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , and Mr. Estes of Kansas July 23, 2018 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 25, 2018 A BILL To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.

1. Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act . (b) Definition In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Designation The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site. The Site shall not be considered a unit of the National Park System. (d) Administration Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas. (e) Cooperative agreements The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, for the purposes of protecting historic resources at Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive programs for the public. (f) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (e). (g) Effect on private property, local land use, and land acquisition authority Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary to— (1) interfere with private property rights, or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision of the State; or (2) acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Commemorative Site. .

July 23, 2018 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5613 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Commemorative Site.

1. Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act . (b) Definition In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Designation The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site. The Site shall not be considered a unit of the National Park System. (d) Administration Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas. (e) Cooperative agreements The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, for the purposes of protecting historic resources at Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive programs for the public. (f) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (e). (g) Effect on private property, local land use, and land acquisition authority Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary to— (1) interfere with private property rights, or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision of the State; or (2) acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.