Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
Sponsored By: Senator Lankford, James [R-OK]
Passed Senate
Summary
Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument would be established in Oklahoma to preserve, protect, and interpret the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre for current and future generations.
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- Families and visitors: They would gain a National Park unit focused on Greenwood and the Tulsa Race Massacre with interpretive and educational services and potential visitor facilities.
- Descendants and the Tulsa community: An 11-member advisory commission would advise the Secretary on development and management, including 7 descendants and one member recommended by the Mayor of Tulsa. Members serve 5-year terms, do not receive pay, and may be reimbursed for travel.
- Private property owners: Owners of private property within or adjacent to the monument boundary retain their existing rights.
- National Park Service and administration: The Secretary could acquire land inside the mapped boundary from willing sellers by donation, purchase, or exchange, enter cooperative agreements with partners, and must prepare a management plan within 3 years after funds are first made available. The Commission would terminate 10 years after the monument is established.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Voluntary land sales, rights protected
If enacted, the Secretary could buy land inside the monument boundary only from willing sellers, accept donations, or make exchanges. Purchases could use donated or appropriated funds. The bill would not change any private property rights for owners inside or next to the area.
Create Greenwood National Monument in Tulsa
If enacted, this would create the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument once enough land is acquired. The Secretary would publish a notice within 30 days after that decision. The boundary would follow the official map dated August 2024, available for public inspection. Within three years after funds first become available, the Secretary would prepare a management plan in consultation with the Advisory Commission.
Partnerships to run monument programs
If enacted, the Interior Department could partner with public or private groups to offer tours, talks, and education. Agreements could support visitor services inside or outside the monument and mark important sites.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lankford, James [R-OK]
OK • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/13/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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