Senate Bill 795
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 17, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
795
Congress
117
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act
This bill establishes the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System.
The purpose of the site is to preserve, protect, and interpret (1) the Great Migration, (2) the memorial service and funeral of Emmett Till, (3) the courage and activism of Mamie Till-Mobley, and (4) the civil rights movement.
The National Park Service shall prepare a general management plan for the site.
March 17, 2021
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03/17/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
03/17/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:40 PM