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US HB2843

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Al Green

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 17-member Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names within 180 days, including representatives from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, civil rights experts, and academics in anthropology, geography, and history

  • Defines "offensive place names" as those containing racial or sexual slurs, perpetuating stereotypes, or honoring individuals who committed atrocities against Native Americans, held racially repugnant views, or supported discriminatory policies

  • Requires the Advisory Committee to solicit and review renaming proposals from Indian Tribes, state and local governments, land management agencies, and the public, with opportunity for public comment

  • Mandates the Board on Geographic Names review and act on Committee proposals within 3 years, approving them unless there is compelling public interest to reject or approval would violate federal law

  • Committee must complete its work within 5 years of establishment and terminates 1 year after the Board acts on all submitted proposals

Legislative Description

Reconciliation in Place Names Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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