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HR8276119th Congress

Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act

Sponsored By: Representative Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

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Summary

National Historic Landmark designation. This bill would designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark and create a federally supported framework for preservation, public education, and interpretation. It would let the Secretary of the Interior enter cooperative agreements with public or private partners and provide technical and financial assistance while preserving property owners' rights and local and State administration.

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  • Property owners: Owners retain the ability to act on their property. The designation does not remove or change private property rights.
  • State and local governments: Kansas City, Kansas, and the State keep responsibility for administering the site. Federal involvement is limited to cooperative agreements and support.
  • Public and educators: The bill authorizes educational and interpretive facilities and programs to help the public learn about Quindaro's role in the Free-State movement and the Underground Railroad.
  • Researchers and preservationists: Findings note Quindaro's archaeological integrity and potential for new discoveries, supporting archaeological study and artifact protection.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Local control and property rights

If enacted, the bill would state that the landmark designation does not by itself prohibit actions a property owner may otherwise take with respect to the owner's property. If enacted, the bill would also say nothing in the designation changes how Kansas City, Kansas, or the State of Kansas administer the site. These statements would take effect upon enactment and preserve existing ownership and local control.

Quindaro named a National Landmark

If enacted, the bill would name the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark. It would let the Secretary of the Interior, after consulting with the State, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, enter cooperative agreements with public or private groups. Those agreements would be to protect historic resources and to provide educational and interpretive facilities and programs for the public. The Secretary would be able to provide technical and financial assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has such an agreement.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

KS • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

    KS • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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