S. 3925 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

What it does

Establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System once the Secretary of the Interior determines sufficient land has been acquired.
Designates the Sears Roebuck and Company Complex National Historic Landmark in Chicago as the park headquarters and visitor center location.
Includes the San Domingo Rosenwald School in Sharptown, Maryland, the Saint George Rosenwald School in Saint George, South Carolina, and the Woodville Rosenwald School in Gloucester County, Virginia as component sites.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments and public and nonpublic entities to support interpretive programs, preservation assistance, and public access at Rosenwald Schools and related sites.
Directs the Secretary to establish a Rosenwald Schools National Network to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools and disseminate their history throughout the United States.

Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate National Parks Subcommittee