To revise the boundaries of the Richmond National Battlefield Park based on the findings of the Civil War Sites Advisory Committee and the National Park Service and to encourage cooperative management, protection, and interpretation of the resources associated with the Civil War and the Civil War battles in and around the city of Richmond, Virginia.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for the establishment of a monument or memorial to honor the 14 Medal of Honor recipients from the United States Colored Troops who fought in the Battle of New Market Heights; and (2) include the role of black Union soldiers in historical interpretations provided at the Park.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10011-10013)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5225.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10011-10012)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10011-10012)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line