Contact Congress about H.R. 9416: Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Ocmulgee Mounds would get the higher-profile name of national park. The bill also protects fishing access, tribal access to sacred sites, and a path for specific Muscogee land to enter federal trust with no casino-style gaming.
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 9416: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, other tribes with ancestral ties to the Ocmulgee River Corridor, park visitors, anglers, Georgia officials, and nearby communities. Tribal members could gain stronger access to sacred and cultural sites and more job opportunities at the park. Georgia would keep its fish and wildlife role. Local communities could see more attention and tourism if the national park name brings more visitors.
Why this matters: The bill could change how people see and use Ocmulgee Mounds, while also shaping tribal land and access rights. A national park name may bring more visitors and more local attention. The bill also gives tribes a clearer role in protecting cultural resources at the site. At the same time, it keeps Georgia's wildlife role in place and bans casino-style gaming on the new trust land.
Key provisions in H.R. 9416
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park would become Ocmulgee Mounds National Park. Federal laws, maps, and documents would use the new name automatically.
- The bill adopts an official map called “Ocmulgee Mounds National Park.” The Interior Secretary could fix technical map errors and must keep the map open for public review.
- The National Park Service would manage the park under its normal laws. Those laws are in Title 54 of the U.S. Code, which covers national parks.
- People could keep fishing in park waters under federal and Georgia law. The Interior Secretary could limit fishing in certain places or times for safety, park needs, or wildlife, but only after consulting Georgia.
- Georgia would keep its power over fish and wildlife, including on federal lands and waters. The bill would not change hunting, fishing, or trapping on private land under state and federal law.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 9416
- What is H.R. 9416?
- Ocmulgee Mounds would get the higher-profile name of national park. The bill also protects fishing access, tribal access to sacred sites, and a path for specific Muscogee land to enter federal trust with no casino-style gaming.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 9416?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 9416?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 9416 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
