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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter's (R-Ga.) measure to expand and protect Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island, Ga. is heading to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. 

"I am thrilled that this legislation is almost across the finish line," said Carter. "I have been working on this project since I was elected to Congress and Congressman Jack Kingston worked on it even before me. This legislation will preserve the history and legacy of this landmark for Georgians and visitors for many generations to come. It's great news it has now been approved by both the House and Senate."

Carter's measure was previously passed by the United States House of Representatives in the 114th and 115th Congresses but the United States Senate did not move the legislation in the previous sessions. Earlier this month, the United States Senate passed a public lands legislative package which includes the measure to expand Fort Frederica and it was passed in the United States House of Representatives today. 

The Fort Frederica National Monument Boundary Expansion Act would increase the maximum number of acres that may be included in the monument from 250 acres to 305 acres. Due to current statute, legislation is required to expand the authorized boundary and remove the 250-acre limit established by Congress. It also allows the National Park Service to acquire, by donation or purchase, the land and interests within the monument only from those willing to sell additional land for inclusion. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.).