H.R.4163: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install a plaque commemorating the Dred Scott decision at the entrance to the Old Court House in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced June 25, 1998
  • Latest Major Action July 6, 1998

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Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to install a plaque commemorating the Supreme Court decision in the case Dred Scott v. John Sanford, 60 U.S. 393 (1857), at the entrance to the Old Courthouse located in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Saint Louis, Missouri.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
June 25, 1998

Introduced in the House by William Clay (D-Mo.)

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