H.R. 5225 (106th): Richmond National Battlefield Park Act of 2000

Introduced:
Sep 20, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tom Bliley [R-VA7]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on October 17, 2000 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Sep 20, 2000
Passed House Oct 17, 2000
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Full Title

To revise the boundaries of the Richmond National Battlefield Park based on the findings of the Civil War Sites Advisory Committee and the National Park Service and to encourage cooperative management, protection, and interpretation of the resources associated with the Civil War and the Civil War battles in and around the city of Richmond, Virginia.

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Last updated Oct 17, 2000.
11 pages

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10/17/2000. Replaces provisions of law establishing the Richmond National Battlefield Park in Richmond, Virginia, with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make minor adjustments in Park boundaries.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for the establishment of a monument or memorial to honor the 14 Medal of Honor recipients from the United States Colored Troops who fought in the Battle of New Market Heights; and (2) include the role of black Union soldiers in historical interpretations provided at the Park.

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