VoterlyH.R. 538: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2017-01-13
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] introduced H.R. 538. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 538 do?
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…
Who sponsored H.R. 538?
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] (D) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 538?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 538 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.