H.R.4491 - Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act as passed house.
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  • Official: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Jackie Speier

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5/18/2010--Passed House without amendment. (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 t
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5/18/2010--Passed House without amendment. (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.

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08/02/10
Buffalo Soldiers National Parks Study Act! « Los Banos Buffalo ...

While we were in Washington DC to testify before the House Sub Committee, we met with Senator Feinstein's Aide and requested the Senator sponsor a Companion Bill to HR 4491. We're delighted to announce Senators Feinstein and Boxer ...

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06/16/10
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Here are some more of the bills Congress will debate this week: H.R. 2288 – Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act H.R. 4491 – Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act H.R. 4493 – To provide for the enhancement of v. ...

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06/15/10
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Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: H.R. 4491, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the ...

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