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Dr. Neil Compton Conservation Act: Visitor Center Renamed to Honor Conservationist

This act renames the Tyler Bend Visitor Center in Arkansas to the Dr. Neil Compton Visitor Center. This change honors his significant contributions to conserving the Buffalo River and establishing it as the first national river. For citizens, this means an opportunity to learn about the history of environmental protection in the region when visiting the center.
Key points
The Tyler Bend Visitor Center in St. Joe, Arkansas, will be renamed the Dr. Neil Compton Visitor Center.
Information displays will be available at the center to educate the public about Dr. Neil Compton's conservation efforts for the Buffalo National River.
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Print number: 117_HR_2091
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dr. Neil Compton Conservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2091.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Tyler Bend Visitor Center in St. Joe, Arkansas, will be renamed the Dr. Neil Compton Visitor Center.
  • Information displays will be available at the center to educate the public about Dr. Neil Compton's conservation efforts for the Buffalo National River.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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