To modify the boundary of the Mammoth Cave National Park in the State of Kentucky, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. McConnell introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. McConnell introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes Interior Secretary to acquire approximately 980 acres for Mammoth Cave National Park expansion in Edmonson and Barren Counties, Kentucky. Removes prior spending limits on park land acquisition.
Who Benefits and How
- Mammoth Cave National Park gains protection for additional lands
- Park visitors may enjoy expanded park area
- Cave ecosystem receives additional surface protection
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal budget funds land acquisition
- Private landowners (willing sellers) transfer land to federal ownership
Key Provisions
- 980 acres authorized for southern boundary expansion
- No cap on acquisition spending (was previously limited)
- Lands depicted on April 2022 map
- Covers Edmonson and Barren Counties
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Expands Mammoth Cave National Park boundary by approximately 980 acres in Kentucky
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect Mammoth Cave through park boundary expansion"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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