Camp Hale Potential National Historic Site Under Lamborn Bill

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Camp Hale Potential National Historic Site Under Lamborn Bill

H.R. 2330 passes House by voice vote

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) today passed a bill through the U.S. House of Representatives that directs the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility study for inclusion of Camp Hale into the National Park System.

"Our nation is still inspired by the 10th Mountain Division's bravery and defense of freedom in World War II. I hope this study bill focusing on Tennessee Pass and Camp Hale will allow the entire country and world to learn about and experience this piece of American history. This area is also a site of incredible beauty and outdoor opportunity." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

H.R. 2330, the Camp Hale Study Act, calls for a comprehensive review of the feasibility and suitability of adding the historic World War II Army training site as a unit of the National Park System. The bill also contains measures to protect water rights and private property rights.

The U.S. Army established Camp Hale near the Tennessee Pass in Lake County to serve as a training site for the 10th Mountain Division, a specialized skiing unit whose heroism during World War II still inspires our nation. Later the site was used for covert training operations furthering the cause of freedom during the Cold War.

Congressman Lamborn introduced the Camp Hale Study Act previously in the 110th Congress and it passed through the House of Representatives by a voice vote on September 22, 2008.

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