Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act

# Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act (HR 5219) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would authorize the National Park Service to conduct a study examining whether the Camden battlefield area in South Carolina should become a national battlefield park. The study would evaluate the historical significance of the site, assess its condition, determine what lands should be included, and estimate costs for establishing and operating the park. It's essentially a fact-finding measure rather than a direct creation of the park itself. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects South Carolina residents and the Camden area, which would benefit from potential tourism and preservation efforts if the study results are positive.

The National Park Service would be responsible for conducting the study, and local landowners could be impacted depending on the study's recommendations about which lands to include. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5219 remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina. If approved, the study would need to be completed and submitted to Congress, after which lawmakers would decide whether to formally establish the park.