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S 2646 116th Congress Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources Historic sites and heritage areas Land transfers Parks, recreation areas, trails Racial and ethnic relations Texas U.S. history

Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act

Introduced: October 17, 2019 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 17, 2019
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Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act

This bill requires the Emancipation National Historic Trail, which extends approximately 51 miles and follows the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from Galveston, Texas, to Houston, Texas, to be studied for designation as a national scenic trail.

What's happening now October 17, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  • HR 434 Related bill Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2646: Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2646/
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"S. 2646: Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2646/.
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S. 2646, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2646/.
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