This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Lower Presidio Historic Park in Monterey, California should become part of the National Park System. The study will evaluate the site's national significance and assess whether it is suitable and feasible for designation as a national historic park, while also considering alternative preservation approaches by other government entities, tribes, or private organizations. The bill emphasizes the park's extensive history, including its importance to the Esselen and Rumsen indigenous peoples, its role in Spanish colonization beginning in 1770, and its significance to American military history, including the 1846 U.S. seizure of California. The Secretary must consult with federal agencies, state and local governments, tribes, and interested organizations during the study and must provide cost estimates for any potential acquisition and management of the site. The study must be completed within three years of receiving funding, with results reported to Congress.
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