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To adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-283| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2019
Sanford D. Bishop

Sanford D. Bishop

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 approximately 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 administer any acquired land as part of the park. 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.
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Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-47: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
  • S 116-88: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
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To adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-283| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2019
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 approximately 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 administer any acquired land as part of the park. 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.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Sanford D. Bishop

Sanford D. Bishop

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-47: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
  • S 116-88: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGeorgiaGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trails