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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 87
Bill 114 hr 87, also known as the Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the boundaries of the Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee. The bill also seeks to designate the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as a new unit of the National Park System.
The Shiloh National Military Park is currently a 4,200-acre park that commemorates the Battle of Shiloh, which took place during the Civil War in April 1862. The park is located in southwestern Tennessee and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists.
The proposed boundary adjustment would expand the park by approximately 2,000 acres, allowing for the preservation of additional historic sites and battlefields related to the Battle of Shiloh. This expansion would help to protect and interpret more of the important historical events that took place during the Civil War in this area. In addition to the boundary adjustment, the bill would also designate the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as a new unit of the National Park System. This battlefield is located near the town of Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee, and was the site of a significant Civil War battle in December 1862. Designating this battlefield as a national park unit would help to preserve and interpret the history of this important event for future generations. Overall, the Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act aims to expand the protection of historic sites related to the Civil War in Tennessee and ensure that these important events are preserved and interpreted for years to come.
The Shiloh National Military Park is currently a 4,200-acre park that commemorates the Battle of Shiloh, which took place during the Civil War in April 1862. The park is located in southwestern Tennessee and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists.
The proposed boundary adjustment would expand the park by approximately 2,000 acres, allowing for the preservation of additional historic sites and battlefields related to the Battle of Shiloh. This expansion would help to protect and interpret more of the important historical events that took place during the Civil War in this area. In addition to the boundary adjustment, the bill would also designate the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as a new unit of the National Park System. This battlefield is located near the town of Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee, and was the site of a significant Civil War battle in December 1862. Designating this battlefield as a national park unit would help to preserve and interpret the history of this important event for future generations. Overall, the Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act aims to expand the protection of historic sites related to the Civil War in Tennessee and ensure that these important events are preserved and interpreted for years to come.
Current Status of Bill HR 87
Bill HR 87 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 6, 2015. Bill HR 87 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2015. Bill HR 87's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 8, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 87
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 87
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 87
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