S. 1802 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
United States Civil Rights Trail Special Resource Study Act of 2009
S. 1802 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 20, 2009, sponsored by Roland Burris with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 20, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
United States Civil Rights Trail Special Resource Study Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a a special resource study to evaluate a range of alternatives for the protection and interpretation of sites associated with the struggle for civil rights in the United States, including alternatives for potential addition of some or all of the sites to the National Trails System.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roland Burris (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 20, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-645. (May 19, 2010)
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- H.R. 689: Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act
- H.R. 511: To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to terminate certain easements held by the Secretary on…
- H.R. 714: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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