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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-416| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the park's boundary in Vermont. It updates the official park map and specifically includes the King Farm , which will be divided between the park's historic and protection zones. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land within these new boundaries, including the King Farm, through various means such as donation or purchase from willing sellers. Upon acquisition, the King Farm may be used for agricultural and forestry purposes , conservation that preserves its historic character, and educational activities related to these fields. Additionally, the bill establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park. The Institute's purposes include highlighting stewardship practices, fostering innovation within the National Park Service, and enhancing leadership and community engagement in conservation and resource stewardship.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5114
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-986
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5114
    Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-986
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-986: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
FarmlandForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsVermont

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-416| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This bill amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the park's boundary in Vermont. It updates the official park map and specifically includes the King Farm , which will be divided between the park's historic and protection zones. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land within these new boundaries, including the King Farm, through various means such as donation or purchase from willing sellers. Upon acquisition, the King Farm may be used for agricultural and forestry purposes , conservation that preserves its historic character, and educational activities related to these fields. Additionally, the bill establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park. The Institute's purposes include highlighting stewardship practices, fostering innovation within the National Park Service, and enhancing leadership and community engagement in conservation and resource stewardship.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5114
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-986
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5114
    Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2024


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-986
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Bernard Sanders (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-986: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FarmlandForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsVermont