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S 3251118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 28, 2026
Latest Action Date
May 15, 2024

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.

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Executive Summary

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress intended to modify the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The bill's purpose is to adjust the geographic limits of this historic site, which preserves the home of Abraham Lincoln. As of the latest update, the bill has undergone hearings in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks but has not progressed further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific boundary changes.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to change the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site but did not advance beyond committee hearings and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill originates from the Senate in the 118th Congress and focuses on public lands and natural resources.
  • It proposes a boundary modification for the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a federally protected historic area.
  • The bill held hearings in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['National Park Service, as the managing agency of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site', 'Visitors and historians interested in Abraham Lincoln and related historic preservation', 'Local communities around the site that may be affected by boundary changes']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific boundary changes and their implications', 'Potential costs or resource needs for implementing boundary modifications are not detailed', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms related to boundary changes are unspecified']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It underwent subcommittee hearings but did not progress to a full committee vote or floor consideration. The bill is now classified as failed or expired, indicating it did not pass during the legislative session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Modifying the boundaries of a national historic site could affect local land use planning and development.', 'Changes may influence tourism patterns and local economic activity related to the historic site.', 'Adjustments to site boundaries might impact conservation and preservation efforts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited due to the absence of the full bill text and an official summary. This restricts the ability of the public and oversight bodies to fully understand the scope and implications of the proposed boundary modifications. The bill's failure to advance beyond subcommittee hearings suggests limited legislative momentum.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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