Bill > HR513

This bill, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, establishes two new national parks: the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Maryland, encompassing areas in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, and the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York. Both parks are designated as units of the National Park System, with the primary purpose of preserving and interpreting the historical, cultural, and natural resources connected to the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The Secretary of the Interior, referred to as the "Secretary," is authorized to acquire land for these parks through donations or purchases from willing sellers using only donated funds, and can accept non-Federal funds for these acquisitions. The Secretary is also empowered to enter into cooperative agreements with various entities, including state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals, to help mark, interpret, restore, and research significant historical resources related to Harriet Tubman, provided these agreements allow for reasonable public access and do not involve Federal funds. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary develop a general management plan for each park within three years of enactment, coordinating with other relevant entities, including the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The establishment of each park is contingent upon the Secretary determining that sufficient land has been acquired to create a manageable unit.