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

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

To modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] Introduced July 16, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 R) Latest action September 24, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 24, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  2. Sep 22, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882)
  3. Mar 17, 2026 Received in the Senate, read twice.
  4. Mar 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Mar 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
  6. Mar 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.
  7. Mar 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)
  8. Mar 16, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Jan 14, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
  10. Jan 14, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
  11. Nov 20, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Nov 20, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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