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Bill111th CongressFiled Mar 12, 2009Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1471

To expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, to redesignate the unit as a National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 26, 2009)

Redesignates the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Requires, in the administration of the Historical Park, the preservation and interpretation of a southern agricultural-based rural community during the early to middle years of the 20th century.

Adds specified real property needed to enhance the visitor experience at the site, including additional acreage surrounding the boyhood home of former President Jimmy Carter.

Authorizes the acquisition, by donation only, of: (1) other lands and interests in the environs of Plains, Georgia, containing natural, cultural, or historic resources consistent with the purposes of the Park; and (2) the Georgia Welcome Center on State Route 280/27.

What just happenedDec 14, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2](D-GA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors
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Passed House amendedOct 26, 200936

Redesignates the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Requires, in the administration of the Historical Park, the preservation and interpretation of a southern agricultural-based rural community during the early to middle years of the 20th century.

Adds specified real property needed to enhance the visitor experience at the site, including additional acreage surrounding the boyhood home of former President Jimmy Carter.

Authorizes the acquisition, by donation only, of: (1) other lands and interests in the environs of Plains, Georgia, containing natural, cultural, or historic resources consistent with the purposes of the Park; and (2) the Georgia Welcome Center on State Route 280/27.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 21, 200917

Redesignates the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Requires, in the administration of the Historical Park, the preservation and interpretation of a southern agricultural-based rural community during the early to middle years of the 20th century.

Adds specified real property needed to enhance the visitor experience at the site, including additional acreage surrounding the boyhood home of former President Jimmy Carter.

Authorizes the acquisition, by donation only, of: (1) other lands and interests in the environs of Plains, Georgia, that are appropriate for addition to the Historical Park; and (2) the Georgia Welcome Center on State Route 280/27.

Introduced in HouseMar 12, 200900

Redesignates the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Requires, in the administration of the Historical Park, the preservation and interpretation of a southern agricultural-based rural community during the early to middle years of the 20th century.

Includes as real property of the Historical Park that which is needed to enhance visitor experience at the Site.

Increases the acreage comprising the boyhood home of former President Jimmy Carter. Adds specified real properties and land to the Historical Park.

Authorizes the acquisition of the Georgia Welcome Center on State Route 280/27 by donation only.

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