118 S384 RS: Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act U.S. Senate 2023-12-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
IICalendar No. 294118th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 384[Report No. 118–142]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 9, 2023Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesDecember 20, 2023Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act.
2.
Definitions
In this Act:(1)
Commission
The term Commission means the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission established by section 3(g)(1).(2)
Map
The term Map means the map entitled Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Memorial Proposed Boundary, numbered 687/148588, and dated February 2023. (3)
Memorial
The term Memorial means the memorial required to be constructed under section 3(a)(1)(B), including the structure, interpretive signage, and associated infrastructure. (4)
National monument
The term National Monument means the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established by section 3(a)(1). (5)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. (6)
State
The term State means the State of Illinois.
3.
Establishment of Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
(a)
Establishment
(1)
In general
Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as a unit of the National Park System—(A)to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and the role of the Riot in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and(B)that shall include the construction of a permanent memorial, within the boundary of the National Monument, to—(i)the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908; and(ii)the Springfield community. (2)
Conditions
The National Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the boundary of the National Monument to constitute a manageable unit.(b)
Boundaries
(1)
In general
The boundary of the National Monument shall be the boundary generally depicted on the Map.(2)
Correction of errors
The Secretary may correct minor errors in the Map.(c)
Acquisition authority
The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the National Monument by—(1)donation;(2)purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or(3)exchange.(d)
Administrative sites and visitor facilities
To facilitate the administration of the National Monument, the Secretary may expend appropriated funds to acquire or lease essential facilities for the administration of the National Monument and visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity, of the National Monument.(e)
Memorial
In accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary shall, using donated or appropriated funds, construct a Memorial within the boundary of the National Monument. (f)
Agreements
The Secretary may enter into agreements with—(1)the city of Springfield or other public or private entities for the purpose of establishing, managing, and operating within or outside of the boundary of the National Monument facilities for administration and visitor services authorized under subsection (e); and(2)other public or private entities for—(A)the construction of the Memorial;(B)the interpretation of sites associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 located within or outside the boundary of the National Monument; and(C)other purposes of this Act. (g)
Springfield 1908 Advisory commission
(1)
Establishment
There is established an advisory commission, to be known as the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission, to advise the Secretary with respect to the management and development of the National Monument.(2)
Membership
The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—(A)3 members shall reside in the city of Springfield or Sangamon County in the State;(B)3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;(C)3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor of the city of Springfield in the State; and(D)2 members shall be appointed who have experience in the field of historic preservation or the purposes for which the National Monument was established.(3)
Term
(A)
In general
A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 5 years.(B)
Successors
Notwithstanding the expiration of a 5-year term of a member of the Commission, a member of the Commission may continue to serve on the Commission until the date on which—(i)the member is reappointed by the Secretary; or(ii)a successor is appointed by the Secretary. (4)
Chairperson
The Commission shall have a Chairperson, who shall be elected by the members of the Commission.(5)
Bylaws
The Commission shall adopt such bylaws as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.(6)
Vacancies
A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.(7)
Quorum
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.(8)
Compensation
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that the Secretary may pay the expenses incurred by the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.(9)
FACA nonapplicability
Section 1013(b) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Commission.(10)
Termination
The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 12 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (h)
Administration
(1)
In general
The Secretary shall administer the National Monument in accordance with—(A)this Act; and(B)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.(2)
Management plan
(A)
Deadline for completion
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.(B)
Submission to Congress
On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph.(3)
Required consultation
The Secretary shall consult with the Commission on matters relating to the management and development of the National Monument, including the construction of—(A)the Memorial; and(B)visitor service facilities and infrastructure.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act.
2.
Definitions
In this Act:(1)
Commission
The term Commission means the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission established by section 3(h)(1).(2)
Map
The term Map means the map entitled Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Memorial Proposed Boundary, numbered 687/148588, and dated February 2023. (3)
National monument
The term National Monument means the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established by section 3(a)(1). (4)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5)
State
The term State means the State of Illinois.
3.
Establishment of Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
(a)
Establishment
(1)
In general
Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and the role of the Riot in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.(2)
Conditions
The National Monument shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that sufficient land has been acquired within the boundary of the National Monument to constitute a manageable unit. (b)
Boundaries
(1)
In general
The boundary of the National Monument shall be the boundary generally depicted on the Map.(2)
Availability of Map
The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (c)
Acquisition authority
The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land located within the boundary of the National Monument by—(1)donation;(2)purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or(3)exchange.(d)
Administrative sites and visitor facilities
To facilitate the administration of the National Monument, the Secretary may acquire or lease facilities for the administration of the National Monument and to provide visitor services outside the boundary, but within the vicinity, of the National Monument.(e)
Administration
(1)
In general
The Secretary shall administer the National Monument in accordance with—(A)this Act; and(B)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.(2)
Management plan
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the National Monument in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.(f)
Memorial
The Secretary may accept the donation of a permanent memorial to the victims, survivors, and descendants of survivors of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908, to be located within the boundary of the National Monument.(g)
Agreements
The Secretary may enter into agreements with—(1)the city of Springfield in the State or other public or private entities for the purpose of managing and operating National Monument facilities for administration and visitor services authorized under subsection (d); and(2)other public or private entities for the interpretation of sites associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 located within or outside the boundary of the National Monument.(h)
Springfield 1908 advisory commission
(1)
Establishment
There is established an advisory commission, to be known as the Springfield 1908 Advisory Commission, to advise the Secretary with respect to the management and development of the National Monument.(2)
Membership
The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—(A)3 members shall reside in the city of Springfield or Sangamon County in the State;(B)3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;(C)3 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor of the city of Springfield in the State; and(D)2 members shall be appointed who have experience in the field of historic preservation or the purposes for which the National Monument was established.(3)
Term
(A)
In general
A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 5 years.(B)
Successors
Notwithstanding the expiration of a 5-year term of a member of the Commission, a member of the Commission may continue to serve on the Commission until the date on which—(i)the member is reappointed by the Secretary; or(ii)a successor is appointed by the Secretary. (4)
Chairperson
The Commission shall have a Chairperson, who shall be elected by the members of the Commission.(5)
Bylaws
The Commission shall adopt such bylaws as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission under this subsection.(6)
Vacancies
A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.(7)
Quorum
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.(8)
Compensation
(A)
In general
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.(B)
Travel expenses
Members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duty of the Commission. (9)
FACA nonapplicability
Section 1013(b) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Commission.(10)
Termination
The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 12 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
December 20, 2023Reported with an amendment