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Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act

USA118th CongressS-384| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2023
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act This bill establishes the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The monument shall 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; and include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the monument, to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the riot and to the Springfield community. The Department of the Interior may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity of the monument. Interior, using donated or appropriated funds, shall construct a memorial within the boundary of the monument. The bill (1) establishes the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission to advise Interior regarding the management and development of the monument, and (2) terminates the commission 12 years after this bill's enactment. Interior shall consult with the commission on matters relating to the management and development of the monument.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-298
Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-305
Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2415
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
Sep 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 20, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.
Dec 20, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-298
    Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-305
    Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2415
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.


  • September 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 20, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.


  • December 20, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIllinoisMonuments and memorialsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act

USA118th CongressS-384| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2023
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act This bill establishes the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The monument shall 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; and include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the monument, to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the riot and to the Springfield community. The Department of the Interior may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity of the monument. Interior, using donated or appropriated funds, shall construct a memorial within the boundary of the monument. The bill (1) establishes the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission to advise Interior regarding the management and development of the monument, and (2) terminates the commission 12 years after this bill's enactment. Interior shall consult with the commission on matters relating to the management and development of the monument.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-298
Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-305
Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2415
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
Sep 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 20, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.
Dec 20, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-298
    Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-305
    Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2415
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.


  • September 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 20, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.


  • December 20, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIllinoisMonuments and memorialsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime