S-4732 : Still Just a Bill

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-01CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-523.Senate
2022-08-02IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2022-08-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
2022-08-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • District of Columbia
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • U.S. history

Related Bills

See Related Bills