HB5878: Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To designate the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would officially designate the Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark, giving it special federal protection and recognition. Quindaro was a historic African American settlement in Kansas founded in the 1850s. The bill is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for review. The designation would help preserve the site's historical significance and could increase funding for its protection and interpretation.
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HB5878: Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act