HR 4747119th CongressIn Committee

To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Jul 23, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-Ohio)

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This bill would amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to expand the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park by adding roughly 1 acre of land in Dayton, Ohio. The new land is identified as a “Proposed Addition” on a map titled Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition (dated February 2023). The added parcel would become part of the national historical park boundary in addition to the sites already described in the act. If enacted, the National Park Service would add this land into the park and manage it as part of the historic district.

Key Points

1The bill amends Section 101 of the 1992 Act to include a boundary adjustment for the park.
2It adds approximately 1 acre of land in Dayton, Ohio to the park boundary.
3The addition is referenced by a specific map: “Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition,” dated February 2023, and described as a “Proposed Addition.”
4This change is in addition to the sites already described in subsections (b) and (c) of the Act.
5The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Turner of Ohio (for himself and Rep. Landsman) and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Impact Areas

Primary impact: The land in Dayton, and the park’s administration, are affected by the boundary expansion. The National Park Service would incorporate and manage the new acreage as part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.Secondary impact: Local stakeholders in Dayton (e.g., nearby residents, property owners, city officials) may experience changes in land-use planning, potential conservation requirements, or coordination for interpretive and maintenance activities tied to the park.Additional impacts: The expansion would likely involve standard federal land-management processes (such as planning and compliance with applicable environmental and preservation laws) to integrate the new acreage into the park. The map cited in the bill would serve as the official reference for the boundary change.

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