H.R. 434 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act
H.R. 434 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 10, 2019, sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-111
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2019
- Passed the SenateJan 13, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentJan 16, 2020
- Became lawJan 27, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-111. (Jan 27, 2020)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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