Ralph Norman (R-SC)
Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a special resource study. The study focuses on the Camden Battlefield area in South Carolina, including the site of the Battle of Camden and Historic Camden. The goal is to evaluate the national significance and feasibility of creating "Camden National Battlefield Park" as a unit of the National Park System. Additionally, the study will look into protection methods, management partnership models, and cost estimates. The Secretary is required to submit a report of the results and recommendations to Congress within three years of receiving funds.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill directs a study to determine methods for the protection of the Camden Battlefield and related historical resources.
- Scored +2
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill mandates a study to assess the suitability of creating a new unit of the National Park System to manage historical sites.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The study explores local partnership models that could benefit the management and recognition of the South Carolina study area.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires the Secretary to identify potential federal cost estimates for future development, operation, and maintenance of the study area.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Evaluation of National Significance: The Secretary will evaluate the national significance of the Battle of Camden site and related Revolutionary War resources (Section 2(b)(1)(A)). This helps determine if these historical areas deserve national recognition.
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Protection and Interpretation: The study aims to determine ways to protect and interpret the Study Area (Section 2(b)(1)(C)). This could lead to the preservation of historical sites through the National Park Service or other entities.
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Local Partnership Opportunities: The study will look at the viability of a local partnership model for managing the area (Section 2(b)(1)(D)). This may involve cooperation between the Federal government and local or private organizations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost Estimates for Development: The study requires identifying cost estimates for Federal development, operation, and maintenance (Section 2(b)(1)(E)). While necessary for planning, these figures represent potential federal spending requirements.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill directs a study to determine methods for the protection of the Camden Battlefield and related historical resources. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill mandates a study to assess the suitability of creating a new unit of the National Park System to manage historical sites.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The study explores local partnership models that could benefit the management and recognition of the South Carolina study area.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires the Secretary to identify potential federal cost estimates for future development, operation, and maintenance of the study area.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The study explores management partnership models that could involve local or private organizations in land management.
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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