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Establishing Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park

This Act establishes a new National Historical Park to commemorate Julius Rosenwald, a visionary philanthropist, and his partnership that built over 5,000 schools for African-American children in the segregated South. For citizens, this means the creation of new federally managed historical sites in Chicago, Maryland, and other states, offering educational opportunities about civil rights history and African-American heritage. The Park and its associated network will preserve crucial cultural and historical information.
Key points
A new National Historical Park is established within the National Park System to honor Julius Rosenwald's legacy and his contribution to African-American education.
The Park will include historical sites in Chicago (former Sears complex) and selected Rosenwald Schools in the South, such as the San Domingo School.
A nationwide Rosenwald Schools National Network will be created under the National Park Service to connect and support remaining historical educational facilities.
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Print number: 118_HR_9691
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9691.

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 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new National Historical Park is established within the National Park System to honor Julius Rosenwald's legacy and his contribution to African-American education.
  • The Park will include historical sites in Chicago (former Sears complex) and selected Rosenwald Schools in the South, such as the San Domingo School.
  • A nationwide Rosenwald Schools National Network will be created under the National Park Service to connect and support remaining historical educational facilities.
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 Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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