118 HR 7627 IH: Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2024-03-12
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7627
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 12, 2024
Mr. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Mfume, Ms. Plaskett, and Ms. Kelly of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To establish the Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
1.

Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site Act”.
2.

Definitions
In this Act:
(1)

National Historic Site
The term National Historic Site means the Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site established by section 3(a).
(2)

Home
The term Home means the Julian Home in Oak Park, Illinois.
(3)

Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
3.

Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site
(a)

Establishment
Subject to subsection (b), there is established the Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian Home National Historic Site in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System.
(b)

Conditions of establishment
(1)

In general
The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that an agreement entered into between the Secretary and the Home providing for public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, the National Historic Site is sufficient for the purposes of a manageable park unit.
(2)

Notice
Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of establishment of the National Historic Site.
(3)

Purpose
The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with—
(A)
the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Percy L. Julian and Dr. Anna Johnson Julian;
(B)
the history of racial discrimination and the ongoing fight for equality;
(C)
the importance of perseverance, education, and service to others;
(D)
the contribution of Dr. Percy and Dr. Anna Julian to advancements in chemistry, modern medicine, and sociology; and
(E)
the Julian family and their home withstanding multiple firebomb attempts.
(c)

Map; Boundaries
(1)

Map
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map of the National Historic Site.
(2)

Availability of Map
The map prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(3)

Boundaries
The boundaries of the National Historic Site shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the map prepared under paragraph (1).
(d)

Acquisition authority
The Secretary may acquire and land or interest in land located within the boundary of the National Historic Site by—
(1)
donation;
(2)
purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds; or
(3)
exchange.
(e)

Administration
(1)

In general
The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with—
(A)
this Act; and
(B)
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
(2)

Agreement
The Secretary may—
(A)
enter into an agreement with the Home for the purpose of providing public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, the National Historic Site; and
(B)
enter into cooperative agreements, leases, or other agreements, as appropriate, with public and private entities to provide and facilitate interpretive and educational services.
(3)

Management plan
(A)

In general
Not later than 1 year after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Historic Site, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
(B)

Inclusion
The general management plan prepared under subparagraph (A) shall identify, as appropriate, the roles and responsibilities of the National Park Service and any applicable management entity in administering and interpreting the National Historic Site and areas affiliated with the National Historic Site in a manner that does not interfere with existing operations and the continued use of existing facilities at the National Historic Site, unless agreed to by the Home and in accordance with the agreements described in paragraph (2) and subsection (b).
(C)

Submission to Congress
On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan.