US Congress House Resolution 1080 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Introduced on August 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. Hemming Park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville, Florida, where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating Hemming Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.

Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network.

Rep. Al Lawson [D-FL]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL]	Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS]	Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA]	Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL]
Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD]	Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH]	Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH]	Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN]
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]	Rep. Val Demings [D-FL]
Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL]	Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]	Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL]	Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI]
Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME]	Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL]	Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY]	Rep. Filemon Vela [D-TX]
Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ]	Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA]	Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-08-14	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
2020-08-11	House	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2020-08-11	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1080/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1080/BILLS-116hres1080ih.pdf