HR 8735 United States House · 119th Congress

American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Lower Presidio Historic Park in Monterey, California. The study will evaluate the site's national significance and determine if it should be designated as a new unit within the National Park System. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to explore other preservation options, consult with various stakeholders including local governments and tribes, and provide cost estimates for potential federal management. The findings and recommendations from this study must be reported to Congress within three years of funding becoming available.
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Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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May 12, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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May 12, 2026
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