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116th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session } { 116-643
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JIMMY CARTER NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK REDESIGNATION ACT
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December 14, 2020.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Grijalva, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 5472]
The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 5472) to redesignate the Jimmy Carter National
Historic Site as the ``Jimmy Carter National Historical Park'',
having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without
amendment and recommends that the bill do pass.
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of H.R. 5472 is to redesignate the Jimmy Carter
National Historic Site as the ``Jimmy Carter National
Historical Park.''
Background and Need for Legislation
The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Preservation
District in Plains, Georgia, was established by Congress in
1987 to protect and provide for the interpretation of key sites
and structures associated with President Jimmy Carter.\1\ The
National Historic Site consists of President Carter's childhood
home; Plains High School, which is now used as a visitor center
and headquarters for the historic site; the Carter compound,
where President and Mrs. Carter have resided since 1981; and
the Plains railroad depot, which was used as a headquarters for
Carter's presidential campaign.
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\1\ Pub. L. No. 100-206.
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H.R. 5472 redesignates the Jimmy Carter National Historic
Site as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park to conform
with the National Park Service's standard pattern of
nomenclature and to help promote increased visitation to the
site. As the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site has resources
at several sites in and around the town of Plains, designating
the area as a national historical park is a more appropriate
title than a national historic site.
Committee Action
H.R. 5472 was introduced on December 18, 2019, by
Representative Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-GA). The bill was
referred solely to the Committee on Natural Resources, and
within the Committee to the Subcommittee on National Parks,
Forests, and Public Lands. On July 13, 2020, the Subcommittee
held a hearing on the bill. On September 30, 2020, the Natural
Resources Committee met to consider the bill. The Subcommittee
was discharged by unanimous consent. No amendments were
offered. The bill was adopted and ordered favorably reported to
the House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
Hearings
For the purposes of section 103(i) of H. Res. 6 of the
116th Congress--the following hearing was used to develop or
consider H.R. 5472: legislative hearing by the Subcommittee on
National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held on July 13,
2020.
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.
Compliance With House Rule XIII and Congressional Budget Act
1. Cost of Legislation and the Congressional Budget Act.
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII
of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 308(a)
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and with respect to
requirements of clause (3)(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives and section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested
but not received a cost estimate for this bill from the
Director of Congressional Budget Office. The Committee adopts
as its own cost estimate the forthcoming cost estimate of the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office, should such cost
estimate be made available before House passage of the bill.
The Committee has requested but not received from the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office a statement as to
whether this bill contains any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
2. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goals and
objectives of this bill are to redesignate the Jimmy Carter
National Historic Site as the ``Jimmy Carter National
Historical Park.''
Earmark Statement
This bill does not contain any Congressional earmarks,
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined
under clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI of the Rules of
the House of Representatives.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Statement
An estimate of Federal mandates prepared by the Director of
the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 423 of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act was not made available to the
Committee in time for the filing of this report. The Chair of
the Committee shall cause such estimate to be printed in the
Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee.
Existing Programs
This bill does not establish or reauthorize a program of
the federal government known to be duplicative of another
program.
Applicability to Legislative Branch
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
Preemption of State, Local, or Tribal Law
Any preemptive effect of this bill over state, local, or
tribal law is intended to be consistent with the bill's
purposes and text and the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the
U.S. Constitution.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italics, and existing law in which no
change is proposed is shown in roman):
ACT OF DECEMBER 23, 1987
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SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF JIMMY CARTER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
(a) Establishment.--In order to provide for the benefit,
inspiration, and education of the American people, there is
hereby established the Jimmy Carter National [Historic Site]
Historical Park in the State of Georgia. In administering the
[historic site] historical park, the Secretary shall--
(1) preserve the key sites and structures located
within the [historic site] historical park associated
with Jimmy Carter during his lifespan;
(2) provide for the interpretation of the life and
Presidency of Jimmy Carter; and
(3) present the history of a small rural southern
town.
(b) Description of Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.--(1)
The [historic site] historical park shall consist of the lands
and interests in lands (including the real property described
in paragraph (2)) as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Jimmy Carter National [Historic Site] Historical Park and
Preservation District Boundary Map'', numbered NHS-JC-80000,
and dated April 1987. The map shall be on file and available
for public inspection at appropriate offices of the National
Park Service.
(2) The real property referred to in paragraph (1) is that
real property which has significant historical association with
the life of James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the
United States, located in the town of Plains and the County of
Sumter, Georgia, and described more particularly as follows--
(A) the home of former President Carter on Woodland
Drive in Plains, Georgia, including the residence and
approximately 2.9 acres across Woodland Drive;
(B) the Plains Railroad Depot, adjacent to the
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, which served as the
campaign headquarters of former President Carter;
(C) the boyhood home of former President Carter,
consisting of the residence, together with not more
than 15 acres, located west of Plains near the
community of Archery, Georgia;
(D) the 100-foot wide scenic easements on either side
of Old Plains Highway from the intersection of U.S.
Highway 280 to the boyhood home referred to in
subparagraph (C);
(E) the Plains High School and grounds of
approximately 12 acres; and
(F) the Gnann House at 1 Woodland Drive, which is
adjacent to the residence referred to in subparagraph
(A) of former President Carter.
(c) Acquisition of Real and Personal Property.--(1) Except as
otherwise provided in this subsection and subject to such
terms, reservations, and conditions as the Secretary determines
reasonable or necessary, the Secretary may acquire by donation,
purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or
otherwise--
(A) lands and interests in lands within the
boundaries of the [historic site] historical park; and
(B) personal property and artifacts for purposes of
the [historic site] historical park.
(2) The Carter home (described in subsection (b)(2)(A)) and
the Plains High School (referred to in subsection (b)(2)(E))
may only be acquired by donation.
(3) Former President and Mrs. Carter may, as a condition of
the acquisition of the Carter home (described in subsection
(b)(2)(A)), reserve for themselves a right of use and occupancy
of the home for a term of years or for a term ending at the
deaths of President and Mrs. Carter.
(4) The Administrator of the General Services Administration
shall acquire by purchase the Gnann House (described in
subsection (b)(2)(F)) to be used for security purposes during
the lives of former President and Mrs. Carter, or for such
period as they may be entitled to security pursuant to Federal
law, after which time the Gnann House shall be transferred to
the Secretary of the Interior for administrative purposes by
the National Park Service.
SEC. 2. JIMMY CARTER NATIONAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT.
(a) Jimmy Carter National Preservation District.--In order to
preserve and interpret the life of James Earl Carter, Jr. and
the rural southern town of Plains, Georgia, including the 20th
century south and the roles of agriculture and the agricultural
economy there is hereby established the Jimmy Carter National
Preservation District, which shall consist of the area
identified on the map referred to in section 1(b)(1) as
``Preservation District''. The preservation district shall
include the Plains Historic District as listed in the National
Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1984, and those
agricultural lands not to exceed 650 acres and that portion of
Bond Street as depicted on such map.
(b) Preservation Easements.--(1) The Secretary may obtain by
donation or purchase preservation easements on historically or
culturally significant (as determined by the Secretary)
buildings and open spaces located within the preservation
district. Each preservation easement shall contain (but need
not be limited to) provisions that the Secretary shall have the
right of access at reasonable times to the portions of the
property covered by that easement for interpretive or other
purposes, and that no changes or alterations shall be made to
such portions of the property except by mutual agreement.
(2) The Secretary may mark, interpret, and provide technical
assistance to properties within the preservation district in
accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Historic Preservation Projects.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF HISTORIC SITE AND PRESERVATION DISTRICT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the [historic
site] historical park and the preservation district in
accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the [provisions
of law generally applicable to national historic sites]
provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National
Park System, including the Act entitled ``An Act to establish a
National Park Service, and for other purposes'', approved Au-
gust 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1, 2-4), and the Act entitled ``An Act
to provide for the preservation of historic American sites,
buildings, objects and antiquities of national significance,
and for other purposes'', approved August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C.
461 et seq.).
(b) Cooperation With State of Georgia.--The Secretary may
enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Georgia
pursuant to which the Secretary may cooperate in the operation
and use of the State of Georgia Visitor Center in Sumter
County.
(c) History.--The Secretary shall gather oral history on the
[historic site] historical park, its occupants, and environs.
The Secretary may also preserve personal property that has been
acquired by the Secretary for purposes of the [historic site]
historical park.
(d) Report.--25 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall convene a distinguished group of
nationally recognized historians, scholars, and other experts
to examine the life of President Carter in greater historical
perspective. The group shall examine the research then
available on President Carter, his life and Presidency, and
make recommendations on interpretation, preservation, and other
issues (as appropriate) at the Jimmy Carter [National Historic
Site] National Historical Park and the Jimmy Carter National
Preservation District.
SEC. 4. ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish an advisory
commission to provide advice on achieving balanced and accurate
interpretation of the [historic site] historical park.
(b) Membership.--(1) The commission shall consist of a group
of five nationally recognized scholars with collective
expertise on the life and Presidency of Jimmy Carter, the 20th
century rural south, historic preservation, and the American
Presidency.
(2) The commission members shall be appointed by the
Secretary for staggered terms of 3 years each. Any vacancy on
the commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the
original appointment was made. Any member of the Commission
appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of
such term until a successor is appointed.
(3) Meetings of the Commission shall be called twice annually
by the Secretary.
(c) Expenses.--The Secretary is authorized to pay, in
accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code,
the expenses reasonably incurred by the members of the
Commission in carrying out their responsibilities under this
Act.
SEC. 5. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to the Congress a
general management plan for the use and development of the
[historic site] historical park and the preservation district.
Such plan shall--
(1) be prepared in accordance with section 12(b) of
the Act entitled ``An Act to improve the administration
of the national park system by the Secretary, and to
clarify the authorities applicable to the system, and
for other purposes'', approved August 18, 1970 (16
U.S.C. 1a-1 et seq.), and shall be consistent with the
purposes of this Act;
(2) include consideration of the economic feasibility
and interpretive necessity of providing a
transportation system for visitor use; and
(3) address the preservation and interpretation of
Plains High School (referred to in section 1(b)(2)(E))
including appropriate use by the town of Plains.
Following a determination of the appropriate uses of the Plains
High School for the town of Plains, the Secretary may enter
into a cooperative agreement with the town concerning its use
of the high school.
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Act--
(1) the term ``preservation district'' means the
Jimmy Carter National Preservation District established
under section 2;
(2) the term ``[historic site] historical park''
means the Jimmy Carter [National Historic Site]
National Historical Park established under section 1;
and
(3) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Interior.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, except that not
more than $3,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
acquisition of real and personal property (including
preservation easements) and development of the preservation
district and the [historic site] historical park.
(b) Cost Sharing.--Not more than 60 percent of the aggregate
cost of restoring the Plains High School (referred to in
section 1(b)(2)(E)) may be provided from appropriated Federal
funds. The remaining 40 percent, non-Federal share of such cost
may be in the form of cash, goods, or services, fairly valued.
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Supplemental, Minority, Additional, Or Dissenting Views
None.
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