HRES 704 · 117th Congress · 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.

Introduced 2021-10-05· Sponsored by Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.(2021-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats