Emancipation National Historic Trail Act

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Bill Number

HR 4745

Introduced

Jan 9, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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Topics

Historic sites and heritage areas Land transfers Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources Racial and ethnic relations Texas U.S. history

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Summary

Emancipation National Historic Trail Act

This bill designates the Emancipation National Historic Trail, which extends approximately 51 miles and follows the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from Galveston, Texas, to Houston, Texas.

Actions

Jan 12, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jan 9, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2018

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H65)
Jan 9, 2018

Introduced in House

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