Bills · HR 2345
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2345Federal-Indian relationsGeography and mapping
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
READING
10MIN
COSPONSORS
12BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would expand federal protection for a significant historical and natural area in Georgia, safeguarding ancient Native American earth mounds and surrounding ecosystems. By redesignating the historical park and creating a preserve, it enhances conservation efforts and provides a larger, unified area for public enjoyment, recreation, and education.
It also holds significant cultural importance by explicitly recognizing and protecting sites sacred to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and by providing for their consultation in the management plan and a hiring preference. If this bill becomes law, it would lead to greater preservation of cultural heritage, potentially boost local tourism, and expand opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing on federally protected land, without forcing landowners to sell their property.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park will be renamed the "Ocmulgee Mounds National Park."
This formal change in designation elevates the status of the existing site within the National Park System.
PROVISION 02
The bill establishes a new "Ocmulgee Mounds National Preserve" adjacent to the renamed National Park, and both will be managed as a single unit.
This significantly expands the protected area, combining two designations to allow for both preservation and certain resource uses like hunting.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land for the park and preserve from willing sellers only, prohibiting the use of eminent domain.
This ensures that private landowners are not forced to sell their property for the expansion of the park and preserve.
PROVISION 04
Hunting will be allowed in the National Preserve and fishing will be allowed in both the National Park and Preserve, under federal and state laws.
This maintains traditional recreational activities within the newly established protected areas, which is often a key feature of National Preserves.
PROVISION 05
The bill establishes a policy to give hiring preference to members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for jobs within the new Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve.
This provides economic opportunities and cultural recognition for the Tribe historically connected to these lands.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 83%
DEM 5 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2345
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
House BillHR 2345Federal-Indian relationsGeography and mapping
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
12
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