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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.

Measure
H.R. 4467 · 119th Congress
Latest action
October 20, 2026
Policy changes
2
Source
CRS summary (Reported to House) · Congress.gov

Became Public Law No: 119-132.

Who wrote it

Portrait of Bennie G. Thompson

Sponsor

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-2)

Joined by 3 cosponsors, 2 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced July 16, 2025.

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How Congress voted

No recorded vote: this bill moved by voice vote or unanimous consent, so there is no record of how individual members voted.

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Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12)
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Provision 1

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.

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Provision 2

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.

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