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H.R. 810

Referred to Committee

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2/4/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

5/13/2021 • Senate

Summary

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study on feasibility of designating as a national historic trail the Chief Standing Bear Trail extending 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during federal Indian removal, and 550 miles from Ponca City through Omaha to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people.

Passed House • 5/12/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Federal-Indian relationsGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasKansasNebraskaOklahomaParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history

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Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]

Republican • NE-1

Sponsored 2/4/2021

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