HR-482 : Still Just a Bill


Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2015

Redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

Adjusts the boundary of the Historical Park to include approximately 2,100 acres.

Directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to determine: (1) the national significance of the study area; (2) the suitability and feasibility of adding lands in the study area to the National Park System; and (3) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the study area by the National Park Service, other federal, state, local government entities, affiliated federally recognized Indian tribes, or private or nonprofit organizations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-06-15CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.Senate
2016-04-04IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2016-03-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-03-22FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1518-1519)House floor actions
2016-03-22FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 482.House floor actions
2016-03-22FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1518-1522)House floor actions
2016-03-22FloorMr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2016-03-02CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.House floor actions
2016-03-02CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-442.House floor actions
2016-02-03CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2016-02-03CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-02CommitteeSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.House committee actions
2016-02-02CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-16CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2015-03-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
2015-01-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2015-01-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Land transfers
  • Land use and conservation
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
Related Geographic Entities
  • Georgia
Related Organizations

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