S.2490: Blackwell School National Historic Site Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced July 27, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2022

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Bill Summary

Blackwell School National Historic Site Act This bill establishes the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the Blackwell School, including (1) the role of the Blackwell School, which educated children of Mexican descent, as an academic and cultural cornerstone in Marfa, Texas; and (2) the function of the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with S.2490.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Sept. 20, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 12 (Roll no. 444).
Sept. 20, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
Sept. 20, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 12 (Roll no. 444). (text: 9/19/2022 CR H7936)
Sept. 20, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7992-7993)
Sept. 20, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7936-7937; text: CR H7936)
Sept. 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 19, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sept. 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2490.
Sept. 19, 2022
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sept. 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7936-7937)
May 19, 2022

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605-2606; text: CR S2606)

May 19, 2022

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

May 19, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 19, 2022

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2606)

May 19, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2605-2606)
May 19, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 2022
Held at the desk.
May 19, 2022
Received in the House.
March 2, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 300.
March 2, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-92.
Nov. 18, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct. 6, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
July 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
July 27, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas)

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