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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-152	Federal	Prince Hall Freemasonry Stamp Act This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp in recognition of the historical importance of the Prince Hall Freemasonry. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Postal Service Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History Government Operations And Politics
HB-46	Federal	Fort Ontario Study Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Interior shall: (1) evaluate the Fort's national significance, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Military History New York State Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails U.s. History
HB-66	Federal	Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor highway Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. (Sec. 4) The bill sets forth the duties of the commission, its membership, powers, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 9) The Department of Transportation shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66. (Sec. 10) The commission shall terminate not later than June 30, 2027. Republican: 43% (19) Democrat: 56% (25) 43% Republican support 56% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Advisory Bodies Commemorative Events And Holidays Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Roads And Highways U.s. History
HB-40	Federal	Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans to examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. Democrat: 100% (36) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Advisory Bodies Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Government Liability Government Studies And Investigations Human Rights Racial And Ethnic Relations State And Local Government Operations U.s. History War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
S.1160	Federal	Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act This bill amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to add Livingston County, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County in Illinois to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Illinois Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents U.s. History
HR-316	Federal	Celebrating the success of the Marshall Plan in fostering peace and prosperity in the seven decades since its conception and affirming the continued relevance of the Marshall Plan for the United States and its global allies and the values for which it stood. Acknowledges that the spirit of magnanimity and innovation with which the Marshall Plan was enacted are as essential to U.S. foreign policy now as they were in 1947. Calls upon all Americans to rededicate themselves to the ideals that inspired the Marshall Plan: international cooperation, democracy, free enterprise, and respect for all. Republican: 80% (4) Democrat: 20% (1) 80% Republican support 20% Democrat support	International Affairs Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Europe International Organizations And Cooperation Reconstruction And Stabilization U.s. History World History
S.966	Federal	National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish and maintain a National Historic Vehicle Register which shall include: (1) a narrative describing each historic vehicle and its historical significance, (2) a photographic record of the vehicle, and (3) a line drawing or engineering drawing of the vehicle. Such register shall be archived in the Library of Congress. The NPS shall: (1) coordinate with the Historic Vehicle Association, American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, and other appropriate organizations in order to invite owners of historic vehicles to participate in the register; and (2) develop criteria for the inclusion of historic vehicles on the register. When developing such criteria, the NPS shall consider whether a vehicle is: (1) associated with an important event or a significant individual in automotive or U.S. history; (2) distinctive based on design, engineering, craftsmanship, or aesthetic value; or (3) of a particular type that was the first or last produced or among the most well-preserved or authentically restored examples of that type. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Government Information And Archives Historical And Cultural Resources Library Of Congress Motor Vehicles Photography And Imaging U.s. History
HR-253	Federal	Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies. Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice. Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Alliances Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Europe France International Organizations And Cooperation Military History Military Personnel And Dependents
HB-1927	Federal	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 or have a verifiable connection to such movement and that are included in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to such movement. In carrying out the network, Interior must: (1) review civil rights movement studies and reports, such as the Civil Rights Framework Study; (2) produce and disseminate educational materials relating to such movement; (3) provide technical assistance; and (4) adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network and issue regulations for the symbol's use. The network shall expire seven years after enactment of this bill. Democrat: 93% (68) Republican: 5% (4) Independent: 1% (1) 93% Democrat support 5% Republican support 1% Independent support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails Protest And Dissent Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History
S.857	Federal	African American Civil Rights Network Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the National Park Service (NPS) an African American Civil Rights Network that encompasses: (1) all NPS units and programs that relate to the African American civil rights movement during the period from 1939 through 1968; (2) other federal, state, local, and privately owned properties that relate to the African American civil rights movement and that are included in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to such movement. In carrying out the network, Interior must: (1) review civil rights movement studies and reports that may already be underway or completed, such as the Civil Rights Framework Study; (2) produce and disseminate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information; (3) provide technical assistance; and (4) adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the network and issue regulations for the symbol's use. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails Protest And Dissent Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History
SR-111	Federal	A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase. Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Alaska Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Land Transfers Russia State And Local Government Operations U.s. History
HB-19	Federal	Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions. The bill establishes a council within the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) make recommendations to the Smithsonian's Board of Regents for the construction of the museum; (2) advise and assist the board on the administration and preservation of the museum; (3) recommend annual operating budgets for the museum; and (4) report annually to the board on the acquisition, disposition, and display of objects related to women's art, history, and culture. The council shall have sole authority to: (1) acquire artifacts for the museum's collections, (2) dispose of any part of the collections but only if funds generated are used for additions to the collections, (3) specify criteria for the use of the museum's collections and resources, and (4) preserve and maintain the collections. The museum's director may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals. Democrat: 76% (193) Republican: 22% (58) Unaffiliated: 0% (1) Independent: 0% (1) 76% Democrat support 22% Republican support 0% Unaffiliated support 0% Independent support	Social Sciences And History District Of Columbia Executive Agency Funding And Structure Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Smithsonian Institution U.s. History Women's Employment Women's Rights Arts, Culture, Religion

Title: Prince Hall Freemasonry Stamp Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-152

Subjects: Postal Service, Racial And Ethnic Relations, U.s. History, Government Operations And Politics

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Fort Ontario Study Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-46

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Government Studies And Investigations, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Military History, New York State, Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, U.s. History

Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1)

Title: Route 66 Centennial Commission Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-66

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Advisory Bodies, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Government Studies And Investigations, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Roads And Highways, U.s. History

Republican: 43% (19) Democrat: 56% (25)

Title: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-40

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, Advisory Bodies, Constitution And Constitutional Amendments, Government Liability, Government Studies And Investigations, Human Rights, Racial And Ethnic Relations, State And Local Government Operations, U.s. History, War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Democrat: 100% (36)

Title: Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.1160

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Illinois, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents, U.s. History

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: Celebrating the success of the Marshall Plan in fostering peace and prosperity in the seven decades since its conception and affirming the continued relevance of the Marshall Plan for the United States and its global allies and the values for which it stood.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-316

Subjects: International Affairs, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Conflicts And Wars, Europe, International Organizations And Cooperation, Reconstruction And Stabilization, U.s. History, World History

Republican: 80% (4) Democrat: 20% (1)

Title: National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.966

Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion, Government Information And Archives, Historical And Cultural Resources, Library Of Congress, Motor Vehicles, Photography And Imaging, U.s. History

Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1)

Title: Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-253

Subjects: International Affairs, Alliances, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Tributes, Europe, France, International Organizations And Cooperation, Military History, Military Personnel And Dependents

Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2)

Title: African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-1927

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property, Government Studies And Investigations, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, Protest And Dissent, Racial And Ethnic Relations, U.s. History

Democrat: 93% (68) Republican: 5% (4) Independent: 1% (1)

Title: African American Civil Rights Network Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.857

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property, Government Studies And Investigations, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails, Protest And Dissent, Racial And Ethnic Relations, U.s. History

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SR-111

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Alaska, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Land Transfers, Russia, State And Local Government Operations, U.s. History

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-19

Subjects: Social Sciences And History, District Of Columbia, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers, Smithsonian Institution, U.s. History, Women's Employment, Women's Rights, Arts, Culture, Religion

Democrat: 76% (193) Republican: 22% (58) Unaffiliated: 0% (1) Independent: 0% (1)

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