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Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act

Public Law 118-247 · H.R. 8012 · 118th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Jan 4, 2025 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL-6)

Cosponsors (50): Rep. Darren Soto,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

This act designates the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site. It also makes the site a part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under the African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017.

In addition, the act directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site to evaluate its national significance and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a national historic landmark.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 4125Related bill

    Jackie Robinson Commemorative Site Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Jan 4, 2025Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-247.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 27, 2024FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 23, 2024FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 20, 2024FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Dec 18, 2024CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  7. Dec 17, 2024FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8012.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Dec 10, 2024CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 693.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-848.
  14. Nov 20, 2024CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  17. Jul 9, 2024CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 8, 2024CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  20. Apr 15, 2024CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.