J. Hill (R-AR)
Scipio Jones House Assessment Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Scipio Jones House Assessment Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a special resource study of the Scipio A. Jones House in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Secretary must evaluate the national significance of the site and determine if it is suitable to be a National Historic Landmark or part of the National Park System. The study will also look at other ways to preserve and protect the area. A final report with results and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within three years of funding.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Preserves and elevates the national significance of a site associated with a prominent African American historical figure.
- Scored +2
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill seeks to preserve the legacy of Scipio A. Jones, a prominent African American attorney, enhancing the recognition of Black history.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Potential for increased tourism and recognition of a site in Little Rock.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The bill requires an evaluation of the national significance of the Scipio A. Jones House and looks for alternatives for preservation and protection (Section 3(b)(1), 3(b)(3)).
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Potential National Recognition: The study determines if the site can be designated as a National Historic Landmark or an Affiliated Area of the National Park System (Section 3(b)(2)(A)).
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Community Involvement: The Secretary is required to consult with interested individuals, private and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government entities (Section 3(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Federal Land Acquisition: The bill explicitly states that the study shall not consider any options involving the Federal acquisition of lands or property related to the study area (Section 3(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Preserves and elevates the national significance of a site associated with a prominent African American historical figure. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Potential for increased tourism and recognition of a site in Little Rock.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill seeks to preserve the legacy of Scipio A. Jones, a prominent African American attorney, enhancing the recognition of Black history.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill initiates a study to potentially integrate a site into the National Park System or designate it as a National Historic Landmark.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a federal study on a specific local site.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House