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Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: Protection and Education

This act redesignates areas related to the Civil War defenses of Washington as a National Historical Park. The goal is to better protect these sites, improve public access, and educate citizens about the crucial role these fortifications and battles played in U.S. history. Citizens will benefit from better managed and interpreted historical and green spaces.
Key points
Civil War defense sites around Washington (forts, batteries, cemeteries) are redesignated as a National Historical Park.
The park will protect and provide access to historical sites and green spaces in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Plans include studying ways to better convey the history of the Civil War and its impact on the nation.
Potential inclusion of additional local government or privately owned lands through voluntary agreements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7495
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7495.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Civil War defense sites around Washington (forts, batteries, cemeteries) are redesignated as a National Historical Park.
  • The park will protect and provide access to historical sites and green spaces in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
  • Plans include studying ways to better convey the history of the Civil War and its impact on the nation.
  • Potential inclusion of additional local government or privately owned lands through voluntary agreements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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