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H.R. 8224 · 116th Congress

New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

No cosponsors.

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia Historical Park in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to coordinate (1) the preservation, protection, and interpretation efforts of the park by the federal government, Illinois, units of local government, and private and nonprofit organizations; and (2) appropriate management options necessary to ensure…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 11, 2020

New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

This bill establishes the New Philadelphia Historical Park in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to coordinate (1) the preservation, protection, and interpretation efforts of the park by the federal government, Illinois, units of local government, and private and nonprofit organizations; and (2) appropriate management options necessary to ensure the protection, preservation, and interpretation of the many significant aspects of the park.

The Department of the Interior may acquire for inclusion in the park any land (including interests in land), buildings, or structures by donation, transfer, exchange, or purchase from a willing seller.

Interior shall complete a general management plan for the park.

Interior may not use eminent domain or condemnation in carrying out this bill.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act

Latest action (Sep 11, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 11, 2020

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.