Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill 110 hr 2197, also known as the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to expand the boundaries of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Ohio. The bill was introduced by Representative Steve Stivers on April 10, 2019.

The Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is a site of great historical and cultural significance, as it preserves the remains of the Hopewell Native American culture that thrived in the Ohio River Valley over 2,000 years ago. The park currently encompasses several mounds and earthworks that were built by the Hopewell people, but there are additional sites nearby that are also of importance.

The purpose of this bill is to expand the boundaries of the park to include these additional sites, in order to better protect and preserve them for future generations. The bill would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the necessary land through purchase or donation, and would provide funding for the maintenance and management of the expanded park. Overall, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the preservation and interpretation of the Hopewell culture for the benefit of the public. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently awaiting further action in the House of Representatives.