HR 8887 United States House · 119th Congress

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

This bill establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park within the National Park System to honor the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and the thousands of schools he helped build for African American children in the segregated South. The park would include a headquarters in Chicago and three specific restored school sites in Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia, while also creating a national network to connect and preserve other remaining Rosenwald Schools across the country. Key provisions allow the National Park Service to acquire land, enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments for preservation efforts, and provide grants to support educational programs and research about Rosenwald's philanthropy and its impact on civil rights leaders.
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Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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