Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill 115 hr 558, also known as the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to adjust the boundaries of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in the state of Georgia. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 15, 2021, by Representative Barry Loudermilk.

The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a historic site that commemorates the Civil War Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, which took place in June 1864. The park is currently managed by the National Park Service and covers approximately 2,965 acres of land.

The purpose of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act is to expand the boundaries of the park by adding an additional 8.5 acres of land. This land is currently owned by the Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club and is adjacent to the existing park boundaries. The bill would allow for the transfer of this land to the National Park Service in order to enhance the preservation and interpretation of the historic battlefield. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and has been endorsed by various historical preservation organizations. Supporters of the bill argue that expanding the boundaries of the park will help protect and preserve the historic battlefield for future generations to enjoy and learn from. Overall, the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act is a non-controversial piece of legislation that seeks to enhance the preservation of an important historic site in Georgia.