Search Results: keywords:"oklahoma"

  • S. RES. 925 — Relating to the death of the Honorable Fred R. Harris, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:624

    The resolution, S. RES. 925, recognizes the death of Fred R. Harris, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. It outlines his notable achievements, including his early political career, contributions to Senate committees, and his efforts to promote diversity and reform in the Democratic National...

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    The U.S. Senate is saying goodbye and sending comforting wishes to the family of Fred R. Harris, who was an important leader and former Senator from Oklahoma. They remember all the good things he did for the country and will send this message to his family and to the House of Representatives.

  • S. 3543 — An Act To establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,345

    S. 3543 aims to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as part of the National Park System. This Monument will preserve and share the history of the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921....

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    In this bill, they want to make a special place in Oklahoma to remember an important part of history called Black Wall Street and a very sad event, the Tulsa Race Massacre. They plan to make a park to learn about what happened, and people connected to those stories will help decide how it’s done.

  • S. 5314 — To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.
    Status:Considered and Passed Senate
    Words:263

    S. 5314 is a bill that proposes naming the new medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs currently under construction in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center." The bill specifies that, post-enactment, any references to this medical...

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    S. 5314 is a plan to name a new hospital for veterans being built in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after James Mountain Inhofe, so everyone will call it the "James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center" from then on.

  • H. R. 9259 — To establish the Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,626

    H.R. 9259 aims to create the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as part of the National Park System. This monument will preserve and interpret the history of the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make a special place in Oklahoma to remember and tell the story of a historic neighborhood, called Black Wall Street, and a sad event that happened in 1921.

  • S. 3543 — To establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,984

    S. 3543 is a bill to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma. This National Monument aims to preserve and share the history of the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The bill outlines the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special monument in Oklahoma to remember a place called Black Wall Street and a sad event that happened there. It will help share the history of that place, make sure nearby homes aren't bothered, and have a group of people to help take care of it.

  • S. 3543 — To establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,633

    The bill S. 3543 aims to create the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as part of the National Park System. Its purpose is to preserve and interpret the history of the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make a special park in Oklahoma to remember a place called Black Wall Street and a sad event that happened there in 1921. It plans to protect the area, work with people connected to it, and set up rules for how to take care of it.

  • S. 1051 — To establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,363

    S. 1051 proposes the creation of the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma. The bill aims to preserve, protect, and educate the public about the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. It outlines the...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1051 wants to create a special place called a National Monument in Oklahoma to remember and learn about a famous neighborhood and an important event from the past. The plan includes making a safe area with learning activities for visitors and having people from the community help decide how it should be done.

  • S. RES. 115 — Relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:223

    S. RES. 115 is a resolution by the United States Senate to honor the late David Lyle Boren, who passed away at 83 on February 20, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Boren's distinguished career, including his roles as an Oklahoma State legislator, Governor, U.S. Senator, and...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, the Senate is saying goodbye to David Lyle Boren, who used to be a big helper for Oklahoma and a leader at a university. They are feeling sad he passed away and want to honor him by taking a special break.