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To redesignate Springer Mountain National Recreation Area as "Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area".

Public Law 102-456 · H.R. 6000 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Oct 23, 1992 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Druie Barnard (D-GA-10)

Cosponsors (8): Rep. Robert Thomas,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Redesignates the Springer Mountain National Recreation Area in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia, as the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.

  1. Oct 23, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-456.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 15, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 9, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 8, 1992FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. Sep 30, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 29, 1992FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · Mr. English moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Agriculture Committee
  12. Sep 24, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Agriculture Committee
  13. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Agriculture Committee
  14. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.