Search Results: keywords:"benjamin harrison national recreation area"

  • H. R. 8535 — To establish the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,566

    H.R. 8535 aims to create the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in Indiana. The bill outlines the establishment and management of approximately 29,382 acres of national forest land as a National Recreation Area and approximately 15,300 acres as a Wilderness addition to...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a big park in Indiana where people can have fun in nature by doing things like hiking and biking, but it also wants to make sure plants and animals are protected. It doesn't plan to spend extra money, and it needs more details to make sure everything is fair and clear.

  • S. 4402 — To establish the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,536

    The bill S. 4402 aims to create the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in Indiana as a part of the Hoosier National Forest. It outlines the use of 29,382 acres of land for recreation and additions to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, totaling over 15,000...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a big nature park in Indiana where people can hike, camp, and see animals. It sets up rules for taking care of the park but doesn't give new money to do so, which might make it hard to take care of everyone and everything properly.