Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

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 historic trail commemorating the route traveled by the Buffalo Soldiers from their post in the Presidio in San Francisco to the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and to any other National Parks where they may have served.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1550-1551)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 2011

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1550)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 October 2011

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-224.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 March 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 March 2011

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 March 2011

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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