S-140 : Still Just a Bill


James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the James K. Polk Home and adjacent property in Columbia, Tennessee.

In conducting this study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the study area and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2019-01-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Related Geographic Entities
  • Tennessee
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