S. 1131 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act

What it does

Redesignates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park.
Establishes the Ocmulgee Mounds National Preserve in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System after the Secretary acquires sufficient land through willing purchase, donation, or exchange.
Directs the Secretary to develop a general management plan within three years that addresses cultural resources, preservation of burial grounds and sacred sites important to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and cultural landscapes.
Allows hunting in the National Preserve and fishing in both the National Park and Preserve in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
Establishes a hiring preference for members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for positions at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve.

Dec 9, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

Committee: Senate National Parks Subcommittee