H.R. 1022Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

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Sponsor: Jackie Speier [D-CA-12]
Cosponsors: 28 · 27 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Jan 26, 2012 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

IntroducedMar 10, 2011
Passed the HouseJan 25, 2012
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

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: (1) a historical assessment of the Buffalo Soldiers who served in National Parks in the years before the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS); (2) 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; (3) identification of properties that could meet criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or criteria for designation as National Historic Landmarks; and (4) an evaluation of ways of enhancing research, education, and awareness of the story of the Buffalo Soldiers' stewardship role in the National Parks. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings and recommendations of such study.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1022 as passed House without amendment on Jan 25, 2012. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 10

House Jan 25, 2012

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

338 Yea 70 Nay 25 not voting

Crossed both parties 70 of 408 voting members broke with their own party: 70 Republicans.

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All members433 members

Democratic192 members

Republican241 members

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Cosponsors28 · 27 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1022 and vote against it. 22 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 1022Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 10

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors28 · 27 Democrats · 1 Republican

H.R. 1022Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 10

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors28 · 27 Democrats · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on H.R. 10222 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 10222 organizations