US S88

Bill

US S88

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

Introduced
01/10/2019

In Committee
01/10/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary, and for other purposes. This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The boundary of the park is adjusted to include 2,100 acres of land. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase, or exchange, but not by condemnation. Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to evaluate the national significance of the study area, and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System.

AI Summary

This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, adjusting the park's boundary to include approximately 2,100 additional acres of land. The Department of the Interior may acquire land within the park's boundaries through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, but not through condemnation. Additionally, the bill directs the Interior Secretary to conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between Macon and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to evaluate its national significance and determine the feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Johnny Isakson (R)*, David Perdue (R),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/10/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/88/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/88/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s88/BILLS-116s88is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s88/BILLS-116s88is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HCRes21	Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 47.	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Similar To
HR283	To adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.	Related
S47	John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act	Became Public Law No: 116-9. (TXT \| PDF)	Related

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