H.R. 4656

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing Florida Springs National Park in Central and North Florida, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Fine · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources

Table of contents

• H.R. 4656
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Special Resource Study

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act.

SEC. 2. Special Resource Study

• (a) Definitions
  • In this Act:
    • The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
• (b) In general
  • The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area.
• (c) Contents
  • In conducting the study under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
    • evaluate the national significance of the study area;
    • determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System;
    • consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations;
    • consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and
    • identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives described in paragraphs (2) and (3).
• (d) Applicable Law
  • The study required under subsection (b) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code.
• (e) Report
  • Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes—
    • the results of the study; and
    • any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.