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HR 9683118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 19, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024 is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at amending the existing establishment act for the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 19, 2024. No official summary or full text is available, and the bill status is marked as failed or expired. The policy area concerns public lands and natural resources, indicating the bill likely involves changes to the management, boundaries, or operations of the national historical park.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to amend the establishment act of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park but did not advance beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill pertains to amendments to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 19, 2024.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions.
Who Benefits?

['National Park Service (NPS)', 'Visitors to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park', 'Local communities near the park', 'Conservation and historical preservation organizations']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of potential costs or resource requirements.', 'Unclear if amendments would affect park management authority or funding mechanisms.', 'No information on oversight or enforcement provisions is available.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not progress further, resulting in a failed or expired status. It falls within the broader legislative context of managing and preserving public lands and national historical parks.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential changes to park management or operations could affect local tourism and economic activity.', 'Amendments might influence conservation practices or historical preservation efforts within the park.', 'Adjustments to park boundaries or usage policies could impact neighboring landowners or communities.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public oversight. This lack of information restricts the ability to evaluate the bill's specific policy changes, fiscal impacts, and enforcement mechanisms. Monitoring future legislative proposals with more complete documentation is essential for effective government transparency and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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