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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 520

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 17, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

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 years prior to 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 of 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, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

What just happenedDec 20, 2013

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors23 D
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateDec 20, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 17, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 17, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2013
  1. Dec 20, 2013Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.

  2. Jun 18, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jun 17, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jun 17, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3665)

  5. Jun 17, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3665)

  6. Jun 17, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 520.

  7. Jun 17, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3665-3666)

  8. Jun 17, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. May 17, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.

  10. May 17, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-81.

  11. May 17, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-81.

  12. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  15. Feb 14, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  16. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 17, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

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 years prior to 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 of 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, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 17, 201379

(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) an historical assessment of the Buffalo Soldiers who served in National Parks in the years prior to 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, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2013

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.

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act — Informed