Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act is a proposed bill introduced in the 118th Congress aiming to designate the Historic Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, as a National Monument. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The designation would recognize the historical and cultural significance of the Greenwood District, a historically Black community known for its economic prosperity prior to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The bill is categorized under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area. However, the bill did not advance and is currently marked as failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is available in the source data, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or implementation mechanisms.
This bill sought to establish a National Monument to honor the Historic Greenwood District, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.
- The bill proposes the establishment of a National Monument at the Historic Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance further.
- The bill falls under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area and aims to preserve and recognize a site of historical significance.
['Local communities and descendants connected to the Historic Greenwood District', 'National Park Service and related federal agencies responsible for monument management', 'Historians, educators, and the general public interested in African American history and heritage preservation']
['Lack of available full bill text limits understanding of funding sources and management authority', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for monument establishment and maintenance are unspecified', 'Oversight and enforcement provisions are not detailed, raising questions about long-term governance']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It did not advance beyond this stage and is currently classified as failed or expired. The bill relates to ongoing efforts to recognize and preserve sites of historical and cultural importance, particularly those significant to African American history. No further legislative actions or companion bills are noted in the source data.
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['Designation as a National Monument could increase tourism and educational opportunities in the Greenwood District.', 'Federal recognition may lead to increased preservation efforts and funding for related cultural and historical programs.', 'Potential administrative responsibilities for federal agencies could increase, impacting resource allocation.']
The lack of an official bill summary and full text limits transparency and comprehensive analysis. Key details such as funding sources, management authority, and enforcement mechanisms are not available, which are critical for assessing the bill's feasibility and impact. Monitoring future similar proposals would benefit from improved disclosure of legislative details to enable thorough public and stakeholder evaluation.
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