Austin Scott (R-GA)
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
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, known as the "Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act," seeks to rename the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park to the "Ocmulgee Mounds National Park." It updates all official references, maps, and records to reflect this new name. The legislation also outlines administration rules for the park, including provisions for fishing and employment opportunities. It mandates the protection of sacred and cultural sites and encourages consultation with Indian tribes. Additionally, the bill allows for certain lands to be held in trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation upon their request.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill facilitates land-into-trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, protects sacred sites, and encourages tribal employment.
- Scored +6
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill enhances tribal sovereignty by providing for land to be held in trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and seeking increased employment for tribal members.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill mandates the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the park.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Opportunities: The Secretary is directed to seek to increase employment opportunities for members of Indian tribes within the park (Section 4(c)).
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Protection of Sacred Sites: The Secretary must ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites and provide access to those sites for Indian tribes with ancestral connections to the Ocmulgee River Corridor (Section 4(e)).
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Fishing Access: The Secretary is directed to allow fishing on waters under their jurisdiction within the park boundaries, following Federal and State laws (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Land Trust for Tribes: Upon request, the Secretary shall take approximately 133.88 acres of land into trust for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Section 6(a)).
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Tribal Management Cooperation: The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and other interested Indian tribes regarding the management and preservation of resources (Section 5(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Fishing Restrictions: The Secretary has the authority to establish specific zones or time periods where fishing is not allowed for reasons such as public safety, administration, or wildlife management (Section s 4(b)(2)).
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Gaming Restrictions: Land taken into trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation under this act cannot be used for class II or class III gaming (Section 6(c)).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill facilitates land-into-trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, protects sacred sites, and encourages tribal employment. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill seeks to increase employment opportunities for members of Indian tribes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports local tribal communities through land trust and employment initiatives.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill enhances tribal sovereignty by providing for land to be held in trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and seeking increased employment for tribal members. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill directs the Secretary to seek increased employment opportunities for members of Indian tribes within the park.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill mandates the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the park. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides for tribal land trust and employment opportunities within the Ocmulgee Mounds region.
- 7/1/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Rick AllenRepublican · Georgia
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Brian JackRepublican · Georgia
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia