HB 1541 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes

Explanation of H.R. 1541 in Layman's Terms:

This bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to buy a specific piece of land near the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. It changes a previous law to allow for this purchase, and also modifies the boundaries of the historic site.

Passed by the House of Representatives on July 11, 2017.