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US HB2843
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Al Green
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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