Springfield Race Riot Study Act

Bill: 116-hr-139
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2019-01-03
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses

Civil disturbances

Historic sites and heritage areas

Illinois

Monuments and memorials

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 550.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-01-03
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the forming of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. </p>

action_date: 2020-07-09
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><b>Springfield Race Riot Study Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the areas identified in the Springfield Race Riot Reconnaissance Survey conducted by the National Park Service, dated August 2019.</p> <p>Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the areas, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating them as a unit of the National Park System.</p>

action_date: 2020-09-21
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Springfield Race Riot Study Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the archeological site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor and other sites in Springfield, Illinois, associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot.</p> <p>Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating them as a unit of the National Park System.</p>

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic Monument The term Historic Monument means the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument established by section 3. (2) Map The term Map means the map entitled Springfield Race Riot National Memorial Proposed Boundary , numbered 687/148588 and dated October 2018. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. 3. Establishment of Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument (a) Establishment (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), there is established the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System, to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations, resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (2) Conditions The Historic Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the boundary of the Historic Monument to constitute a manageable unit. (b) Boundaries The boundaries of the Historic Monument shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the Map. (c) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (d) Acquisition of authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Historic Monument by— (1) donation; (2) purchase with donated funds or appropriated funds; or (3) exchange. (e) Agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the city of Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of establishing and operating outside of the Historic Monument boundary facilities for administration and visitor services; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (f) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the Historic Monument in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the Historic Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to Congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit it to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 351 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 [Report No. 116–439] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 9, 2020 Additional sponsors: Mr. LaHood , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Bost , Mr. Quigley , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Adams , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Clay , Ms. Norton , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Sires , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Casten of Illinois July 9, 2020 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 January 3, 2019 A BILL To establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means areas identified in the Springfield Race Riot Reconnaissance Survey conducted by the National Park Service, dated August 2019. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes. .

July 9, 2020 Reported with amendments; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 550 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the archeological site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor, and other sites in Springfield, Illinois associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

September 22, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot in the State of Illinois.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Springfield Race Riot Study Act . 2. Resource Study of Springfield Race Riot (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the archeological site near Madison Street and the 10th Street Rail Corridor, and other sites in Springfield, Illinois associated with the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. (b) Special resource study (1) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.