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H.R. 513 113th Congress House

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act

Official title: To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline,… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 5, 2013 Introduced by: Andy Harris Republican · Maryland See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Historic sites and heritage areasMarylandNew York StateParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relations
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 14, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb 5, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 14, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities for the historical preservation and interpretation of such parks.

Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for such parks.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 664 Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act
  • S 247 Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 513: Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-513/
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"H.R. 513: Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-513/.
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