H.R. 4467 · Passed both chambers · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Sponsor: Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)

What it does

• Direct the Department of the Interior to convey approximately 7 acres of land in two parcels within Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi.
• Require that conveyed land facilitate public access to the park and remain subject to Interior's use restrictions.
• Modify the park's boundary to exclude the conveyed land after transfer.

Official summary

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey approximately 7 acres of specified land (in two parcels) within the Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi for an interpretive center. The conveyed land must facilitate public access to the park, may not be used in a manner that adversely impacts the park's resources or visitor experience, and remains subject to any use restriction that Interior determines is appropriate. Interior must convey the land by quitclaim deed and without consideration, such as payment. Upon the conveyance of the land, Interior must modify the park's boundary to exclude the land.

Latest action

Sep 24, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Committee: House Natural Resources