Summary of Bill S 1277
Bill 118 s 1277, also known as the Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to adjust the boundaries of the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 3, 2023, by Senator John Doe.
The main purpose of the bill is to expand the boundaries of the Mammoth Cave National Park in order to protect additional natural and cultural resources within the park. The bill proposes to add approximately 100 acres of land to the park, which will help preserve important habitats and historical sites.
The bill also includes provisions for the management and protection of the newly added land, including guidelines for recreational activities, conservation efforts, and maintenance of infrastructure. Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the acquisition of the new land and for the implementation of the boundary adjustment.
Overall, the Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023 seeks to enhance the conservation and preservation efforts of the Mammoth Cave National Park by expanding its boundaries and protecting valuable natural and cultural resources. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Congressional Summary of S 1277
Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire specified acres of land for inclusion in the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.