What does JULIUS ROSENWALD AND ROSENWALD SCHOOLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This section establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System. The Park's establishment is contingent upon the Secretary determining that a sufficient quantity of land has been acquired. The Park's boundary includes the Sears Roebuck and Company Complex National Historic Landmark in Chicago, Illinois, and specific Rosenwald Schools in Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia. Congress may designate additional Rosenwald Schools or areas to be included in the Park. The Secretary is responsible for administering the Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with various entities to support interpretive and educational programs and preservation efforts. The Secretary may use appropriated funds to improve and restore properties subject to cooperative agreements. The Secretary may acquire easements or enter into leases for administrative and visitor services, potentially outside the Park boundary. The San Domingo School in Sharptown, Maryland, can only be acquired through donation, purchase with donated funds, or exchange. Interpretation of Julius Rosenwald's life and legacy, including his partnership with Booker T. Washington and the Rosenwald Schools, will be included at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site.

What does ROSENWALD SCHOOLS NATIONAL NETWORK. of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This section establishes the Rosenwald Schools National Network within the National Park Service. The Secretary is tasked with soliciting proposals from sites interested in joining the Network shortly after the Act's enactment. The Secretary will administer the Network, review existing studies, and produce educational materials about Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools. The Secretary has authority to create a uniform symbol for the Network and issue regulations for its use. The Network will include National Park Service units related to Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools, as well as other properties eligible for or included in the National Register of Historic Places. The Network may also include governmental and non-governmental educational, research, or interpretive sites. The Secretary can enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with various entities to coordinate the Network's activities and provide technical assistance. The Secretary has the authority to provide grants to Network elements.

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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

Q: What does Preamble of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act".

Q: What does PURPOSES. of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This Act aims to establish a unit of the National Park System to commemorate the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald. The Act recognizes the impact of the Rosenwald Schools, which educated over 600,000 African American children between 1912 and 1932 in 15 states. The Act intends to honor other aspects of Rosenwald’s legacy, including the Julius Rosenwald Fund, his work with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and his contributions to social justice. The Act proposes preserving representative Rosenwald School sites and establishing a headquarters and visitor center in Chicago. The purpose is to enlighten visitors about Rosenwald’s life and the Rosenwald Schools’ impact on African American education and American democracy. The Act seeks to create a network within the National Park Service to share the story of the Rosenwald Schools across the United States.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Map” is defined as the map prepared under section 4(b)(2)(A). “Network” refers to the Rosenwald Schools National Network established under section 5(a)(1). “Park” is defined as the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park established by section 4(a)(1). “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Danny Davis (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System, encompassing sites in Chicago, Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia, with potential for future designations.
The bill creates the Rosenwald Schools National Network within the National Park Service to share the story of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools through affiliated sites and educational materials.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into agreements and provide grants to support interpretive programs, preservation efforts, and technical assistance related to the Park and Network.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3925(In Committee)Official page

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