James Lankford (R-OK)
Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
- In House committee
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act establishes the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as a unit of the National Park System. The monument is intended to preserve and interpret resources related to the Historic Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The Secretary of the Interior will oversee the monument once sufficient land is acquired. An Advisory Commission will be created to help develop and manage the site. This commission will include descendants of those who lived or worked in the district in 1921.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The act honors and preserves the significant history of the Black Wall Street and the Greenwood District.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The act preserves the history of the Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre, honoring a significant African American community.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The act establishes a new unit within the National Park System for land management and preservation.
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 creation of the National Monument aims to preserve, protect, and interpret the history of the Historic Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 for present and future generations (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Community Involvement in Management: The Act establishes an Advisory Commission that includes 7 members who are descendants of individuals who lived or worked in the Greenwood District in 1921, ensuring those with a direct connection have a voice in development and management (Section 5(c)(1)(A)).
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Educational Opportunities: The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with public or private entities to facilitate interpretive and educational services both inside and outside the monument's boundary (Section 3(e)(1)).
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Cultural Resource Marking: The Secretary may enter into agreements to mark or interpret significant historic or cultural resources or locations within the monument's boundary (Section 3(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Land Acquisition Requirements: The establishment of the monument is subject to the Secretary determining that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired (Section 3(a)(2)(A)).
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Uncompensated Service: Members of the Advisory Commission are required to serve without compensation (Section 5(g)(1)).
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? — The act honors and preserves the significant history of the Black Wall Street and the Greenwood District.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The act preserves the history of the Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre, honoring a significant African American community.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The act establishes a new unit within the National Park System for land management and preservation.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The act expands federal administration through the National Park System and the Secretary of the Interior.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 5/26/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/23/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 5/22/2025
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3137-3138; text: CR S3137-3138)
- 3/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey