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Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 189

Bill 115 s 189, also known as the Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to modify the boundaries of the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2021, by Senator Jerry Moran.

The Fort Scott National Historic Site is a historical site that preserves and interprets the history of Fort Scott, a former United States Army fort that played a significant role in the settlement of the American West. The site is currently managed by the National Park Service.

The purpose of the Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act is to expand the boundaries of the site to include additional historically significant areas. This expansion will allow for the preservation and interpretation of more of the fort's history, as well as provide additional opportunities for visitors to learn about the site's importance in American history. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of preserving and interpreting the history of Fort Scott. If passed, the Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act will ensure that future generations can continue to learn about and appreciate the significance of this important historical site.

Current Status of Bill S 189

Bill S 189 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2017. Bill S 189 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2017.  Bill S 189's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51. as of May 3, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 189

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 189

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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