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GA SR778
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gooch
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AI Summary
- Urges the United States Congress to create a reliable, predictable stream of resources to address the National Park Service's estimated $11.3 billion deferred maintenance backlog, including $108 million in Georgia's national park units
- Georgia is home to 11 national park units, three National Heritage Areas, and sections of two national trails, which received 6.8 million visits in 2016
- Park visitors spent more than $374 million at businesses near Georgia's national park sites in 2016, supporting an estimated 6,100 jobs and generating $532 million in economic output
- Calls on Congress to ensure that federal infrastructure initiatives include provisions to address national park maintenance needs such as aging historical structures, trails, sewers, roads, bridges, and tunnels
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to each member of Georgia's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
US Congress; National Park Service; reliable, predictable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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