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S.544: Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 10, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American troops who, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers) in the early years of the National Parks, which shall include an evaluation of the suitability and feasibility of establishing a national...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-224.
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| March 10, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |