Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020 became law 580 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 115 words.
Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the sites associated with the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a part owner and President of Sears, Roebuck and Company and a noted philanthropist who helped finance construction of 5,357 schools in 15 southern states between 1912 and 1932. The study shall include a special emphasis on specified sites, including certain Rosenwald Schools. In conducting such study, Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the sites; and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System, including an interpretive center in or near Chicago, Illinois.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources: 136 of 3,779 bills became law, 113th–118th (3.6%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 189 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 775 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasIllinoisMinority education +2 more
- Latest action
- Jan 13, 2021: Became Public Law No: 116-336.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 116th S. 1863 Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Study Act of 2019 D · Introduced