H.Res. 704 · 117th Congress
Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQ+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Darren Soto
- Introduced
- 2021-10-05
- Latest action
- 2021-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Summary
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) recognizes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, and other identities (LGBTQ+) people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; (2) believes that LGBTQ+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service (NPS); and (3) encourages the NPS to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans through direct action, including by increasing the number of LGBTQ+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.