HR 4817 114th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Alabama Historic sites and heritage areas Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

Birmingham Civil Rights National Historical Park

Introduced: March 21, 2016 Introduced by: Sewell, Terri A. Democratic · Alabama See on congress.gov

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Mar 28, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Mar 22, 2016

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E356)

Mar 21, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 21, 2016

Introduced in House

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Birmingham Civil Rights National Historical Park

This bill establishes the Birmingham Civil Rights National Historical Park in Birmingham, Alabama, to: (1) preserve and interpret its civil rights history; and (2) coordinate its preservation, catalyze economic revitalization, and facilitate interpretive efforts by government, private, or nonprofit entities.

The Department of the Interior shall administer the park. Interior must also complete a general management plan in consultation with the city of Birmingham.

What's happening now March 28, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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