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S 2070 105th Congress Senate

Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Act

Official title: A bill to provide for an Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.

Introduced: May 21, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 12, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
May 12, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4726)
May 12, 1998
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 12, 1998

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to make grants to one or more nonprofit educational organizations that are established to research, display, interpret, and collect artifacts relating to the history of the Underground Railroad.

Sets forth the terms of the grant agreement.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 21, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2070: Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-2070/
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