Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQ+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
Summary
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQ+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQ+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQ+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 5, 2021
Last action Oct 6, 2021
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Oct 6, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
lower
Oct 5, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Tonko
DDemocratic
Co
Sharice Davids
DDemocratic
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