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S 1277118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Dec 18, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023 is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress intended to modify the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park. The bill's text and detailed summary are not provided, but the title indicates it involves changes to the park's geographic limits. The bill was last recorded as "Held at the desk" on December 18, 2024, and is currently classified as failed or expired. The policy area relates to public lands and natural resources, suggesting the bill addresses federal land management or conservation issues.

Bottom Line

This bill aimed to adjust the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park but did not advance beyond being held at the desk and is now considered failed or expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill proposes a boundary adjustment for Mammoth Cave National Park.
  • No official summary or full text is available to detail the specific changes or provisions.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but did not progress and is now expired.
Who Benefits?

['Federal land management agencies such as the National Park Service', 'Local communities near Mammoth Cave National Park', 'Environmental and conservation organizations focused on public lands', 'Visitors and tourists to Mammoth Cave National Park']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed bill text limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs', 'No information on funding mechanisms or authority changes', 'Potential oversight challenges due to absence of enforcement or management provisions', 'Uncertainty about impacts on local landowners or stakeholders due to boundary changes']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to public lands and natural resources policy. It did not advance beyond being held at the desk as of December 18, 2024, and is now classified as failed or expired. No further legislative actions or debates are recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

High concern review — 3 hidden impact flags detected

GovScope reviewed 3 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.

High Concern
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential changes to park management or conservation efforts if boundary adjustments had been enacted', 'Possible impacts on local land use and development near the park boundaries', 'Influence on future legislative efforts regarding public lands and national parks']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of both an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and potential impacts. The bill's failure to advance reduces immediate policy implications but underscores the importance of accessible legislative documentation for oversight and informed public discourse.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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