Bill Summary
The "Camp Nelson National Monument Act" is a legislative bill aimed at redesignating the Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument to simply Camp Nelson National Monument. The bill amends existing references in the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, specifically changing the terminology in the law to reflect the new designation. This change is intended to streamline references to the monument across various legal and official documents, ensuring consistency in its designation as a national monument rather than a heritage site.
Possible Impacts
The redesignation of Camp Nelson National Monument as outlined in the "Camp Nelson National Monument Act" could have several effects on people:
1. **Cultural and Historical Recognition**: The redesignation may enhance awareness and appreciation of the historical significance of Camp Nelson, particularly regarding its role in the Civil War and its importance to African American history. This could lead to increased educational programs, community events, and tourism, benefiting local residents and businesses by promoting cultural heritage and historical tourism.
2. **Conservation and Environmental Protection**: By officially recognizing Camp Nelson as a national monument, the legislation may provide stronger protections for the site's natural resources and landscapes. This could impact local communities by ensuring preservation efforts are in place, which may lead to improved environmental health, recreational opportunities, and conservation of native species that rely on the ecosystems within the monument.
3. **Economic Opportunities**: The redesignation could stimulate the local economy by attracting more visitors, which can lead to increased revenue for local businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Furthermore, the local government might see benefits from increased funding for infrastructure and maintenance due to the monument's status, potentially leading to job creation in tourism and conservation sectors.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5928 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5928
To redesignate Camp Nelson National Monument.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 7, 2025
Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To redesignate Camp Nelson National Monument.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Camp Nelson National Monument Act''.
SEC. 2. CAMP NELSON NATIONAL MONUMENT.
(a) Amendment.--Section 2303 of the John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9) is
amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``heritage'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``Camp Nelson
Heritage National Monument'' and inserting ``Camp Nelson
National Monument''; and
(3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``Camp Nelson
Heritage National Monument'' and inserting ``Camp Nelson
National Monument''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to Camp Nelson Heritage
National Monument shall be deemed to be a reference to Camp Nelson
National Monument.
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