Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2020 | House · vote #245 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 387–5 | See who voted → |
Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools.
In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.
Became Public Law No: 116-336.