S. 2490 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
S. 2490 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 27, 2021, sponsored by John Cornyn with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 117-206
What it 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. The purpose of the site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the Blackwell School, including (1) the role of the Blackwell School, which educated children of Mexican descent, as an academic and cultural cornerstone in Ma…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 19, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 20, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-206. (Oct 17, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 20, 2022 · Passed414–12
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Blackwell School National Historic Site ActHouse · Sep 20, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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