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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 13, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 538

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 9, 2017)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

(Sec. 3) 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.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, but not by condemnation.

Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park.

(Sec. 4) Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to :

  • evaluate the national significance of the study area;
  • determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; and
  • consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the federal government, state or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations.

What just happenedMay 9, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2](D-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. May 9, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

  2. May 9, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-50.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 9, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-50.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Mar 30, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Feb 1, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jan 31, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  7. Jan 30, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jan 30, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 8 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR H714)

  9. Jan 30, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 8 (Roll no. 67).(text: CR H714)

  10. Jan 30, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H720-721)

  11. Jan 30, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Jan 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.

  13. Jan 30, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H714-716)

  14. Jan 30, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 9, 20171

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

(Sec. 3) 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.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, but not by condemnation.

Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park.

(Sec. 4) Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to :

  • evaluate the national significance of the study area;
  • determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; and
  • consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the federal government, state or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations.
Passed House amendedJan 30, 201736

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

(Sec. 4) The boundary of the park is adjusted to include approximately 2,100 acres.

(Sec. 5) The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the historical park by donation or exchange only. No private property or non-federal public property shall be included within the boundaries of the newly expanded portion of the park without the owner's written consent.

(Sec. 6) Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park.

(Sec. 7) Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to determine:

  • the national significance of the study area;
  • the suitability and feasibility of adding lands in the study area to the National Park System; and
  • the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the study area by the National Park Service, other federal, state, local government entities, affiliated federally recognized Indian tribes, or private or nonprofit organizations.
Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2017

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2017

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.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands within park boundaries by donation or exchange only. No private property or non-federal public property shall be included within those boundaries without the owner's written consent.

Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to determine:

  • the national significance of the study area;
  • the suitability and feasibility of adding lands in the study area to the National Park System; and
  • the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the study area by the National Park Service, other federal, state, local government entities, affiliated federally recognized Indian tribes, or private or nonprofit organizations.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act — Informed