Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
USA119th CongressHR-4467| House
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Bennie G. Thompson
Democratic Representative
Mississippi
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specific federal land parcels from the Vicksburg National Military Park to the State of Mississippi. These transfers will occur without monetary consideration, though they are subject to terms and conditions set by the Secretary. The bill details two distinct parcels for conveyance: approximately 3.66 acres designated for a welcome center or other public use, and about 6.48 acres intended for an interpretive center, museum, or similar public facility. Both parcels are currently within the Vicksburg National Military Park boundary. Following the successful conveyance of these lands, the Secretary is required to officially modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park to reflect the removal of these parcels from its jurisdiction. This ensures the park's official records align with the new land ownership and usage.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
MississippiParks, recreation areas, trails
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
USA119th CongressHR-4467| House
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specific federal land parcels from the Vicksburg National Military Park to the State of Mississippi. These transfers will occur without monetary consideration, though they are subject to terms and conditions set by the Secretary. The bill details two distinct parcels for conveyance: approximately 3.66 acres designated for a welcome center or other public use, and about 6.48 acres intended for an interpretive center, museum, or similar public facility. Both parcels are currently within the Vicksburg National Military Park boundary. Following the successful conveyance of these lands, the Secretary is required to officially modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park to reflect the removal of these parcels from its jurisdiction. This ensures the park's official records align with the new land ownership and usage.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bennie G. Thompson
Democratic Representative
Mississippi
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
MississippiParks, recreation areas, trails