To authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Congress
115

Number
HR - 2897

Introduced on
2017-06-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-315.
Bill 115 hr 2897, also known as the "District of Columbia National Park Service Cooperative Management Act," aims to authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System within the District of Columbia.

The bill allows for collaboration between the local government and the National Park Service in managing and maintaining national park units in the District of Columbia. This partnership would ensure that these parks are properly cared for and accessible to the public.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and procedures for the cooperative management agreements, as well as requirements for reporting and oversight to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of these parks. Overall, the goal of Bill 115 hr 2897 is to enhance the management and maintenance of national park units in the District of Columbia through cooperation between the local government and the National Park Service.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action8/1/2018
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-315.