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HR 9691118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 19, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress to establish a national historical park honoring Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. These schools were significant in the education of African American children in the early 20th century. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or funding mechanisms.

Bottom Line

This bill aimed to create a national historical park recognizing the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools but did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill proposes the establishment of a national historical park dedicated to Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently marked as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['African American communities with historical ties to Rosenwald Schools', 'National Park Service as the managing agency if the park were established', 'Historians, educators, and visitors interested in African American educational history']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of funding sources and implementation details', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for establishing and maintaining a new national historical park', 'Oversight and management responsibilities for the National Park Service if the park were created']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It did not receive further legislative action and is now classified as failed or expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, reflecting congressional efforts to preserve and recognize historically significant sites.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and education about African American history and the legacy of Rosenwald Schools if the park had been established.', 'Potential boost to local economies through tourism related to the national historical park.', 'Enhanced preservation efforts for Rosenwald School sites and related historical landmarks.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official bill summary and full text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions, funding, and implementation plans. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative momentum. Future proposals would benefit from detailed disclosures to facilitate oversight and informed public discourse.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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