H. Res. 779 (Introduced in House) — Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

recognizes the contributions of LGBTQI+ people as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States;

(2)

believes that LGBTQI+ history should be preserved by the National Park Service;

(3)

encourages the National Park Service to honor the contributions of LGBTQI+ Americans through direct action, including but not limited to—

(A)

increasing the number of LGBTQI+ sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places;

(B)

awarding preservation grants from the Historic Preservation Fund to LGBTQI+ historical sites; and

(C)

conducting and sponsoring research in preservation of historic LGBTQI+ sites; and

(4)

affirms its commitment to celebrating the legacy of LGBTQI+ people.

Recognizing the importance of the National Park Service in preserving the legacy of LGBTQI+ people and honoring their contributions to American history through the preservation of historic places and landmarks.