VoterlyH.R. 4706: Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
Blackwell School National Historic Site Act This bill establishes the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the Blackwell School, its role as both an academic and cultural cornerstone in the community in Marfa, Texas, and its function within a segregated system of education in Texas and the United States from 1885-1965. The historic site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior has (1) entered into a written agreement with the Marfa Unified School District providing that the Blackwell School shall be donated to or placed by agreement into comanagement with the United States for inclusion in a national historic site to be managed consistently with the purposes of such a site, and (2) acquired sufficient land or interests in land within the boundaries of the historic site to constitute a manageable unit. Interior may only acquire by donation, purchase with donated funds, or exchange any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the historic site. The bill prohibits any private property or nonfederal public property from being included within the boundaries of the historic site or managed as part of such site without the written consent of the owner. Interior shall prepare a general management plan for the historic site.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-07-27
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] introduced H.R. 4706. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4706 do?
Blackwell School National Historic Site Act This bill establishes the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the Blackwell School, its role as bot…
Who sponsored H.R. 4706?
Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4706?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4706 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.