African American History Landmark Theme Study Act
Public Law 102-98 · H.R. 904 · 102nd Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 17, 1991 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. John Lewis (D-GA-5)
Cosponsors (22): Rep. Jaime Fuster, Rep. Neil Abercrombie,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
African American History Landmark Theme Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress on a national historic landmark theme study on African American history.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) identify possible new park units appropriate to the theme of African American history; and (2) prepare a list of the most appropriate sites, including a discussion of the feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System.
Requires the theme study to be completed within three years after funds are made available for it. Authorizes appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.
- Aug 17, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-98.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Aug 8, 1991PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Aug 1, 1991Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
- Jun 25, 1991FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- Jun 21, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 12, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 21, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 9, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 8, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 7, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- May 6, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 24, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 16, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 19, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 19, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 6, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.