H.R. 1927 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
H.R. 1927 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 5, 2017, sponsored by Wm. Lacy Clay with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-104
What it does
African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the National Park Service (NPS) a U.S. Civil Rights Network that encompasses: (1) all NPS units and programs that relate to the African American civil rights movement from 1939 through 1968; (2) with the property owner's consent, other federal, state, local, and privately owned properties that relate…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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