Path to Florida Springs National Park Act
HR 4656, the *Path to Florida Springs National Park Act*, authorizes a special resource study by the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the potential for designating approximately 2,800 square miles of Florida land (including forests, springs, and conservation areas like Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs) as a National Park. The study must assess the area's national significance, feasibility of park designation, and alternative preservation options, while consulting with relevant agencies and stakeholders. It requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within three years, detailing findings and recommendations. This bill does not create a park but initiates a formal evaluation process; the area directly affected is the specified Florida region encompassing existing conservation lands.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 23, 2025
Last action Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jul 23, 2025
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Randy Fine
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