H.R. 9148: Scipio Jones House Assessment Act

The Scipio Jones House Assessment Act aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Scipio A. Jones House located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The bill includes several key components outlined as follows:

Study Requirements

• The Secretary is required to conduct a special resource study of the Scipio A. Jones House.

Contents of the Study

In the study, the Secretary must:

• Evaluate the national significance of the Scipio A. Jones House.
• Determine suitability and feasibility of:
  • Designating the house as a National Historic Landmark or as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
  • Including the house as part of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
• Consider alternative preservation and protection methods involving federal, state, local governments, tribes, or private organizations.
• Consult with various stakeholders including federal agencies, state or local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and interested individuals.
• Identify cost estimates for federal involvement in acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance related to the house.

Applicable Law

The study will follow the procedures outlined in section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, but will exclude options that involve federal acquisition of land or related properties.

Reporting Requirements

The Secretary must submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate within three years after funding for the study becomes available. This report should include:

• The results of the study.
• Any conclusions and recommendations made by the Secretary.

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this legislation is to explore the historical significance of the Scipio A. Jones House and assess potential designations or protections to preserve its history for future generations.

Relevant Companies

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