This bill redesignates Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Georgia as a full National Park, elevating its status within the National Park System. The redesignation primarily affects visitors and park management in Macon, Georgia, where the site contains important Native American mounds and cultural resources. The legislation requires the National Park Service to consult with Indian tribes, especially the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, on management decisions and to protect sacred and cultural sites while providing tribal access. Additionally, the bill directs the Interior Secretary to take approximately 134 acres of land into trust for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation within 180 days of their request, making it part of their Indian Reservation, though the land cannot be used for gaming activities. The legislation also permits fishing in park waters subject to safety and conservation rules developed in consultation with Georgia, and requires the park to prioritize hiring Native American tribal members when practicable.
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