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Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4266

Bill 115 hr 4266, also known as the Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to clarify and adjust the boundaries of Acadia National Park in the state of Maine. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 26, 2019 by Representative Jared Golden.

The main purpose of this bill is to resolve longstanding boundary issues between private landowners and the National Park Service within Acadia National Park. The bill seeks to clarify the boundaries of the park in order to ensure that private landowners are able to maintain their property rights while also protecting the natural resources and beauty of the park.

Specifically, the bill would adjust the boundaries of the park to include certain parcels of land that were previously excluded from the park due to surveying errors or other issues. The bill also includes provisions for the acquisition of additional land to be added to the park in the future. Overall, the Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act is aimed at resolving boundary disputes and ensuring the long-term preservation of Acadia National Park for future generations. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently awaiting further action in the House of Representatives.

Current Status of Bill HR 4266

Bill HR 4266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2017. Bill HR 4266 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on November 7, 2017.  Bill HR 4266's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 14, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4266

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4266

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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