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Introduced
08/04/2015
08/04/2015
In Committee
07/13/2016
07/13/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill modifies the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include approximately eight acres identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill. The Department of the Interior may acquire land or interests, by donation or exchange, from willing sellers only. Interior shall administer acquired lands and interests as part of the park.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015, modifies the official boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to officially include approximately eight acres of land known as Wallis House and Harriston Hill, which are historically significant sites from the Civil War. The Department of the Interior, led by the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized to acquire this land or any rights to it, but only from owners who are willing to sell or exchange their property, and the acquisition can be through donation or exchange. Any land or interests acquired will then be managed as part of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, following existing laws and regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593. (on 09/06/2016)
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