Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act

Bill 117 hr 3818, also known as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to modify the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 9, 2021, by Representative Rodney Davis.

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is currently managed by the National Park Service and preserves the home and neighborhood where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861. The proposed modification to the boundaries of the site would allow for the inclusion of additional historically significant properties and structures that are currently not within the boundaries of the site.

The bill seeks to expand the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site to better reflect the historical significance of the area and to ensure that all relevant properties and structures are properly preserved and protected. The modification of the boundaries would also allow for increased access and interpretation of the site for visitors and researchers. Overall, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act aims to enhance the preservation and interpretation of the historical significance of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. The bill is currently pending in the House of Representatives and has not yet been voted on.