James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

Bill 115 hr 443, also known as the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to authorize a study to determine the feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee as a unit of the National Park System.

James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. His home in Columbia, Tennessee is a historic site that is currently managed by a non-profit organization. The bill seeks to explore the possibility of incorporating the site into the National Park System, which would provide additional resources and protection for the historic property.

The study authorized by the bill would assess the historical significance of the James K. Polk Home, its potential for public visitation, and the costs associated with its inclusion in the National Park System. The study would be conducted by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the non-profit organization currently managing the site. Overall, the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act is a bipartisan effort to explore the potential benefits of designating the James K. Polk Home as a unit of the National Park System. The study authorized by the bill would provide valuable information to Congress and stakeholders to inform future decisions regarding the preservation and management of this important historic site.