Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill modifies the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include approximately eight acres identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill.

The Department of the Interior may acquire land or interests, by donation or exchange, from willing owners only.

Interior shall administer acquired lands and interests as part of the Park.

The written consent of property owners is required before the land is included in the park. Interior may not acquire the land by condemnation.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 3371

Introduced on
2015-07-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/25/2016

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill modifies the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include approximately eight acres identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill.

The Department of the Interior may acquire land or interests, by donation or exchange, from willing owners only.

Interior shall administer acquired lands and interests as part of the Park.

The written consent of property owners is required before the land is included in the park. Interior may not acquire the land by condemnation.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo adjust the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to include the Wallis House and Harriston Hill, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Georgia•
Land transfers•
Military history•
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/24/2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bil...


Latest Action3/17/2016
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496.