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Historic Sites And Heritage Areas

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-6039	Federal	To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer to the VA of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to be maintained as a national shrine. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security California Cemeteries And Funerals Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Land Transfers Military History Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-5839	Federal	Explore America Act of 2019 Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Advisory Bodies Congressional Oversight Economic Development Employment And Training Programs Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Housing And Community Development Funding Land Use And Conservation Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails
HB-3651	Federal	To facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation to use, or enter into a lease or agreement to use for public outdoor recreation, up to 40 acres of the land in Nebraska City, Nebraska, that was conveyed for use as an historic site and an interpretive center for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail under conditions that the land shall continue to be maintained in a manner compatible with the use of the conveyed land as an historic site and interpretive center, the nature trail around the perimeter of the land shall remain in place and may be enhanced with educational signage about the flora and fauna that are native to the land and the planting of native flora, and revenue from any use of the land for public outdoor recreation shall be used to offset maintenance and operating costs of the interpretive center. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Land Transfers Land Use And Conservation Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails Public-private Cooperation Travel And Tourism
HB-5441	Federal	To repeal the funding authorization sunset and the total funding cap for the Essex National Heritage Area. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Massachusetts
HB-4845	Federal	National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act This bill grants a federal charter to the National Lighthouse Center and Museum. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Business Records Congressional Oversight Federally Chartered Organizations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Marine And Inland Water Transportation Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Navigation, Waterways, Harbors Research Administration And Funding New York City
HB-4741	Federal	Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Disaster Relief And Insurance Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Environmental Regulatory Procedures Telephone And Wireless Communication Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Licensing And Registrations
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
HB-3725	Federal	Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act This bill designates as the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park the defenses constructed at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 as a ring of fortifications in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia to protect the nation's capital. The park shall include all areas associated with the Civil War defenses of Washington currently owned by the federal government and under the administration of the National Park Service, including Battleground National Cemetery. Certain eligible sites and certain additional sites associated with the Civil War defenses of Washington may become affiliated with the park pursuant to a cooperative agreement under this bill. The Department of the Interior shall study and consider creative and cost-effective ways to facilitate how the storied history of the Civil War for both the North and the South, including the history of the defenses of Washington and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight District Of Columbia Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Maryland Military History Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails U.s. History
HB-3671	Federal	Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Congressional Oversight Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc) Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Infrastructure Development Judicial Review And Appeals Licensing And Registrations
HB-4351	Federal	Yes In My Backyard Act This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies (e.g., policies for reducing minimum lot size). Democrat: 57% (8) Republican: 42% (6) 57% Democrat support 42% Republican support	Housing And Community Development Building Construction Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Housing And Community Development Funding Housing Supply And Affordability Land Use And Conservation Licensing And Registrations Public Transit
HB-3824	Federal	Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture National Historical Park Act This bill provides for the establishment of the Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture National Historical Park in Collinsville, Illinois; Monroe, Madison, and St. Clair Counties, Illinois; and St. Louis City County, Missouri, as a unit of the National Park System. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundary of the park by donation, purchase, or exchange, except that land owned by such states or their political subdivisions may only be acquired by donation. Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with such states and their political subdivisions, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, Indian tribes, and individuals to (1) mark, interpret, and restore nationally significant historic or cultural and natural resources related to the life of the Mississippi culture within the park, if the agreement provides for reasonable public access; and (2) conduct research related to Mississippi culture. Republican: 50% (7) Democrat: 50% (7) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources General Native American Affairs Matters Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Illinois Land Transfers Missouri Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails Public-private Cooperation
HB-3936	Federal	Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act of 2019 Democrat: 41% (5) Republican: 58% (7) 41% Democrat support 58% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Higher Education Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Indian Lands And Resources Rights Land Use And Conservation North Carolina Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails
S.1910	Federal	A bill to rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park. This bill redesignates the Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska as the "Homestead National Historical Park." Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Land Transfers Monuments And Memorials Nebraska U.s. History
HB-3352	Federal	Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 This bill authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it has provided justification to Congress. The State Department shall establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices. The State Department may waive various requirements related to hiring (1) certain employees with significant scientific, technological, or engineering expertise; or (2) Global Engagement Center employees. The State Department shall make certain efforts to promote diversity in its workforce, including expanding anti-harassment and antidiscrimination training and gathering data to devise ways to promote participation from a range of demographic categories in professional development programs. The State Department shall (1) semiannually consult with other departments and agencies regarding the security of certain information systems and commission independent penetration testing of such systems, (2) establish a process for security researchers to test State Department systems and submit information about discovered vulnerabilities, and (3) create a bug bounty program that provides rewards for information about previously unidentified security flaws in State Department information systems. The bill directs the State Department to take various actions to update its public diplomacy efforts, including establishing a Director of Research and Evaluation to assess existing programs. The State Department shall assess each country's capacity to combat public corruption. For countries that do not meet the minimum standards, the State Department shall utilize proper measures to combat corruption. The State Department shall establish a working group on security assistance, including activities such as peacekeeping and military financing assistance. The bill revises various requirements and limits related to such assistance and transferring defense articles to foreign countries. The State Department may designate an existing official to coordinate all U.S. government matters relating to the long-term disposition of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) detainees. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Art, Artists, Authorship Building Construction Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Employee Leave Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand
S.1863	Federal	Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019 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 the Sears, Roebuck, & Company and a noted philanthropist. The study shall include a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools (the 5,357 schools and related buildings that were constructed in 15 southern states between 1912-1932). In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) determine which sites are of national significance, (2) prioritize the study of any Rosenwald Schools recommended to Interior by the State Historic Preservation Officer of any of the states in which such schools exist, and (3) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating one or more units of the National Park System to include those Rosenwald Schools and other sites representing Julius Rosenwald's life and legacy. Democrat: 87% (7) Republican: 12% (1) 87% Democrat support 12% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Congressional Oversight Educational Facilities And Institutions Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Illinois Minority Education Public-private Cooperation Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
HB-3250	Federal	Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2019 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 the Sears, Roebuck, & Company and a noted philanthropist. The study shall include a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools (the 5,357 schools and related buildings that were constructed in 15 southern states between 1912-1932). In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) determine which sites are of national significance, (2) prioritize the study of any Rosenwald Schools recommended to Interior by the State Historic Preservation Officer of any of the states in which such schools exist, and (3) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating one or more units of the National Park System to include those Rosenwald Schools and other sites representing Julius Rosenwald's life and legacy. Democrat: 83% (36) Republican: 16% (7) 83% Democrat support 16% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Congressional Oversight Educational Facilities And Institutions Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Illinois Minority Education Public-private Cooperation Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
S.1746	Federal	Explore America Act of 2019 Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Advisory Bodies Congressional Oversight Economic Development Employment And Training Programs Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Housing And Community Development Funding Land Use And Conservation Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails
HR-413	Federal	Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II. The resolution expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. and allied forces who participated in the operations, as well as all others who contributed to the success of the operations; recognizes the landing as a decisive point in history that led to world leadership and a free people committed to modern liberal democracy and all its tenets; recognizes the importance of World War II history and D-Day as symbols of the costs of freedom, the perils of fascism, and the nature of U.S. global alliances and partnerships; thanks the young people of the allies for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings; calls for expanding educational efforts about the lessons of World War II; recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List; requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the living veterans of the campaign; and calls on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary. Democrat: 68% (26) Republican: 31% (12) 68% Democrat support 31% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Alliances Canada Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Europe France Historic Sites And Heritage Areas
S.1694	Federal	One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act This bill requires a federal agency that issues a license for the conduct of a lunar activity to require that each license applicant agree to abide by recommendations, guidelines, or principles issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) related to the protection and preservation of U.S. government lunar artifacts. A federal agency may exempt specific activities from such an agreement if the activities have legitimate and significant historical, archaeological, anthropological, scientific, or engineering value; assess a penalty fee for violations of such an agreement. Democrat: 66% (4) Republican: 33% (2) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Archaeology And Anthropology Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Historical And Cultural Resources Licensing And Registrations Research Administration And Funding Space Flight And Exploration Spacecraft And Satellites User Charges And Fees
S.1582	Federal	A bill to establish the White Sands National Park in the State of New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the White Sands National Park in New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System in order to protect, preserve, and restore the park's resources and recreational values and to enhance visitor experiences. The bill abolishes the White Sands National Monument and incorporates the lands and interests that comprise the monument in and as a part of the park. The Department of the Interior shall not nominate the park for inclusion on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unless each county in which the park is located concurs in the nomination. Before submitting such a nomination, Interior must notify the Department of the Army of its intention to nominate the park for inclusion on the list. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Military Facilities And Property Monuments And Memorials New Mexico Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails

Title: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.