United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 298 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Mill Springs Battlefield located in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, Kentucky, and the feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Mill Springs Battlefield in Kentucky (relating to the Battle of Mill Springs fought on January 19, 1862, in Pulaski and Wayne Counties during the Civil War) and the feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (NPS). Requires such study, among other things, to analyze: (1) the effect of the Battlefield's designation as a unit of the NPS on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) the identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal lands if the Battlefield is designated as an NPS unit. Requires owners of private property adjacent to the Battlefield to be notified of the commencement and scope of this study.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3212-3213)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 298.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3212-3214)

  5. Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

  7. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-280.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  11. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 298 do?
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Mill Springs Battlefield in Kentucky (relating to the Battle of Mill Springs fought on January 19, 1862, in Pulaski and Wayne Counties during the Civil War) and the feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (NPS). Requires such study, among other things, to analyze: (1) the effect of the Battlefield's designation as a unit of the NPS on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) the identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal lands if the Battlefield is designated as an NPS unit. Requires owners of private property adjacent to the Battlefield to be notified of the commencement and scope of this study.
Who sponsors HR 298?
HR 298 is sponsored by Harold Rogers (R).
What is the current status of HR 298?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 298?
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