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.
United States117th CongressHRES-704House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 6, 2021
Summary
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
House of Representatives
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