Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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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.
Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
16 Mar 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 Nov 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4467 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 4467 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Sep 2026, H.R. 4467 is passed house & senate (president next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4467?
- H.R. 4467 was sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS2] (Democrat-MS), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4467?
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (22 Sep 2026).
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