H.R. 5988: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012
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H.R. 5988: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012
112th Congress · introduced 2012-06-21 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2012-06-21 · official record
- Who proposed it: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · what a sponsor is
- What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
- Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012
Plain summary
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study land within Bexar and Wilson Counties in Texas, to identify land that would be suitable for inclusion in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Requires the study to examine the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic values and characteristics of the land within such counties. Permits the assignment of Park employees to provide interpretive services, including visitor information and education, at facilities outside the Park boundary. Modifies the boundary of the Park to include approximately 151 acres of additional identified land. Permits the Secretary to acquire such land or any interest in such land by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.
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Official text
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2012
Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · 2 cosponsors
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Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] reported raising $3.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.
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Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112hr5988.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/hr>
Record fed-us-cong112-hr5988 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112