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Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQ+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.

USA117th CongressHRES-704| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2021
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQ+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQ+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQ+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • October 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQ+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.

USA117th CongressHRES-704| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2021
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQ+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQ+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQ+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • October 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted