Bill · H.R. 8276· House(119-HR-8276)
Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- Sponsored by
- Derek Schmidt
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act'', seeks to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark. The town was founded in 1857 to aid the Free-State movement and served as a key site for the Underground Railroad. The legislation allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with various entities to protect historic resources and provide educational programs. Additionally, the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to those involved in these agreements. The act specifies that this designation does not restrict the actions of property owners or the administration of the site by the State or local government.
Yes· 3 of 21
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
Directly honors the history of enslaved people and the Underground Railroad.
Would students be better off under this?+4
Directly provides educational facilities and programs for public learning.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Increased tourism and federal funding can boost local businesses.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill allows for federal financial assistance to cooperative agreements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Historic Resources: Through cooperative agreements, the Secretary may work with public or private entities to protect the historical resources of the site (Section 4(b)(1)(A)).
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Educational Opportunities: The bill allows for the creation of educational and interpretive facilities and programs for the public at the Landmark (Section s 4(b)(1)(B)).
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Financial and Technical Support: The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical and financial assistance to entities that enter into cooperative agreements for the site (Section 4(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text: The bill includes provisions to ensure that the designation does not prohibit any actions that a property owner might otherwise take with respect to their property (Section 4(c)), nor does it affect the administration of the Landmark by the State or Kansas City (Section 4(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Students+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Children+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For White Americans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 4/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas