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S 384 — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.

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Summary

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act This bill establishes the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The monument shall preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the forming of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the monument, to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the riot and to the Springfield community. The Department of the Interior may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity of the monument. Interior, using donated or appropriated funds, shall construct a memorial within the boundary of the monument. The bill (1) establishes the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission to advise Interior regarding the management and development of the monument, and (2) terminates the commission 12 years after this bill's enactment. Interior shall consult with the commission on matters relating to the management and development of the monument.

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224 added · 74 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to remove several definitions and details that were previously included, such as the specific mention of the Secretary of the Interior and other terms that provided context about the memorial and its purpose. The changes streamline the language of the bill, focusing on the key aspects without providing as much detail about the roles or definitions. This matters because it could simplify the understanding of the bill's primary focus, which is the establishment of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.

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384 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
384 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
384 To establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
294 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
384 [Report No.
118-142] To establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources December 20, 2023 Reported by Mr.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Manchin, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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DEFINITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission established by section 3(g)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Memorial Proposed Boundary'', numbered 687/148588, and dated February 2023.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the memorial required to be constructed under section 3(a)(1)(B), including the structure, interpretive signage, and associated infrastructure.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) National monument.--The term ``National Monument'' means the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established by section 3(a)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Illinois.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF SPRINGFIELD 1908 RACE RIOT NATIONAL MONUMENT.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Establishment.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as a unit of the National Park System-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of and the role of the Riot in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) that shall include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the National Monument, to--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) the Springfield community.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Conditions.--The National Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the boundary of the National Monument to constitute a manageable unit.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Boundaries.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--The boundary of the National Monument shall be the boundary generally depicted on the Map.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Correction of errors.--The Secretary may correct minor errors in the Map.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Acquisition Authority.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the National Monument by--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) donation;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) purchase with donated or appropriated funds;
or</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exchange.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Administrative Sites and Visitor Facilities.--To facilitate the administration of the National Monument, the Secretary may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the National Monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity, of the National Monument.</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Memorial.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary shall, using donated or appropriated funds, construct a Memorial within the boundary of the National Monument.</DELETED> <DELETED> (f) Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) the city of Springfield or other public or private entities for the purpose of establishing, managing, and operating within or outside of the boundary of the National Monument facilities for administration and visitor services authorized under subsection (e);
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) other public or private entities for-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the construction of the Memorial;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the interpretation of sites associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 located within or outside the boundary of the National Monument;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) other purposes of this Act.</DELETED> <DELETED> (g) Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Establishment.--There is established an advisory commission, to be known as the ``Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission'', to advise the Secretary with respect to the management and development of the National Monument.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) 3 members shall reside in the city of Springfield or Sangamon County in the State;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) 3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) 3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor of the city of Springfield in the State;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) 2 members shall be appointed who have experience in the field of historic preservation or the purposes for which the National Monument was established.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Term.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) In general.--A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 5 years.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Successors.--Notwithstanding the expiration of a 5-year term of a member of the Commission, a member of the Commission may continue to serve on the Commission until the date on which-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (i) the member is reappointed by the Secretary;
or</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) a successor is appointed by the Secretary.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) Chairperson.--The Commission shall have a Chairperson, who shall be elected by the members of the Commission.</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) Bylaws.--The Commission shall adopt such bylaws as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.</DELETED> <DELETED> (8) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that the Secretary may pay the expenses incurred by the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.</DELETED> <DELETED> (9) FACA nonapplicability.--Section 1013(b) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Commission.</DELETED> <DELETED> (10) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 12 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED> <DELETED> (h) Administration.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the National Monument in accordance with--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) this Act;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Management plan.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Deadline for completion.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Monument in accordance with section of title 54, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Submission to congress.--On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Required consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with the Commission on matters relating to the management and development of the National Monument, including the construction of--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the Memorial;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) visitor service facilities and infrastructure.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
(1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission established by section 3(g)(1).
(1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission established by section 3(h)(1).
(3) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the memorial required to be constructed under section 3(a)(1)(B), including the structure, interpretive signage, and associated infrastructure.
(3) National monument.--The term ``National Monument'' means the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established by section 3(a)(1).
(4) National monument.--The term ``National Monument'' means the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established by section 3(a)(1).
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.
(5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Illinois.
(6) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Illinois.
(a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as a unit of the National Park System-- (A) to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and the role of the Riot in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People;
(a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and the role of the Riot in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
and (B) that shall include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the National Monument, to-- (i) the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908;
(2) Conditions.--The National Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that sufficient land has been acquired within the boundary of the National Monument to constitute a manageable unit.
and (ii) the Springfield community.
(2) Conditions.--The National Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the boundary of the National Monument to constitute a manageable unit.
(2) Correction of errors.--The Secretary may correct minor errors in the Map.
(2) Availability of map.--The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Acquisition Authority.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the National Monument by-- (1) donation;
(c) Acquisition Authority.--The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land located within the boundary of the National Monument by-- (1) donation;
(d) Administrative Sites and Visitor Facilities.--To facilitate the administration of the National Monument, the Secretary may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the National Monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity, of the National Monument.
(d) Administrative Sites and Visitor Facilities.--To facilitate the administration of the National Monument, the Secretary may acquire or lease facilities for the administration of the National Monument and to provide visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity, of the National Monument.
(e) Memorial.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary shall, using donated or appropriated funds, construct a Memorial within the boundary of the National Monument.
(e) Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the National Monument in accordance with-- (A) this Act;
(f) Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with-- (1) the city of Springfield or other public or private entities for the purpose of establishing, managing, and operating within or outside of the boundary of the National Monument facilities for administration and visitor services authorized under subsection (e);
and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
and (2) other public or private entities for-- (A) the construction of the Memorial;
(2) Management plan.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the National Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
(B) the interpretation of sites associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 located within or outside the boundary of the National Monument;
(f) Memorial.--The Secretary may accept the donation of a permanent memorial to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908, to be located within the boundary of the National Monument.
and (C) other purposes of this Act.
(g) Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with-- (1) the city of Springfield in the State or other public or private entities for the purpose of managing and operating National Monument facilities for administration and visitor services authorized under subsection (d);
(g) Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission.-- (1) Establishment.--There is established an advisory commission, to be known as the ``Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission'', to advise the Secretary with respect to the management and development of the National Monument.
and (2) other public or private entities for the interpretation of sites associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 located within or outside the boundary of the National Monument.
(h) Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission.-- (1) Establishment.--There is established an advisory commission, to be known as the ``Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission'', to advise the Secretary with respect to the management and development of the National Monument.
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(8) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that the Secretary may pay the expenses incurred by the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.
(8) Compensation.-- (A) In general.--Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B) Travel expenses.--Members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duty of the Commission.
(h) Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the National Monument in accordance with-- (A) this Act;
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and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
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(2) Management plan.-- (A) Deadline for completion.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
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(B) Submission to congress.--On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph.
118-142] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
(3) Required consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with the Commission on matters relating to the management and development of the National Monument, including the construction of-- (A) the Memorial;
_______________________________________________________________________ December 20, 2023 Reported with an amendment
and (B) visitor service facilities and infrastructure.
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S. Rept. 118-142

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CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

 In compliance with paragraph 12 of rule XXVI of the 
Standing Rules of the Senate, changes in existing law made by 
the bill S. 384, as ordered reported.

Source: S. Rept. 118-142 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-142.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.

  6. Introduced in Senate

  7. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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What does S 384 do?
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act This bill establishes the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The monument shall preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the forming of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the monument, to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the riot and to the Springfield community. The Department of the Interior may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity of the monument. Interior, using donated or appropriated funds, shall construct a memorial within the boundary of the monument. The bill (1) establishes the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission to advise Interior regarding the management and development of the monument, and (2) terminates the commission 12 years after this bill's enactment. Interior shall consult with the commission on matters relating to the management and development of the monument.
Who sponsors S 384?
S 384 is sponsored by Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 384?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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