Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Latest action (20 Oct 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-132.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4467, directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer about 7 acres of land within the Vicksburg National Military Park to the state of Mississippi. This land is comprised of two parcels: one approximately 1.69 acres and another approximately 5.74 acres. The transfer would be made by quitclaim deed without any payment required. Following the transfer, the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park would be adjusted to exclude these parcels.
The land is intended to be used to improve public access to the park and enhance the visitor experience, consistent with the park's interpretive goals. The state of Mississippi is prohibited from using the land in a way that negatively affects the park's resources or its visitors. The Secretary of the Interior can also impose other appropriate restrictions on the land's use.
The bill was introduced in 2025 and has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. The next step is for the bill to go to the President.
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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
20 Oct 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4467 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4467, directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer about 7 acres of land within the Vicksburg National Military Park to the state of Mississippi. This land is comprised of two parcels: one approximately 1.69 acres and another approximately 5.74 acres. The transfer would be made by quitclaim deed without any payment required. Following the transfer, the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park would be adjusted to exclude these parcels. The land is intended to be used to improve public access to the park and enhance the visitor experience, consistent with the park's interpretive goals. The state of Mississippi is prohibited from using the land in a way that negatively affects the park's resources or its visitors. The Secretary of the Interior can also impose other appropriate restrictions on the land's use. The bill was introduced in 2025 and has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. The next step is for the bill to go to the President.
- Has H.R. 4467 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4467 has been enacted. Status last updated 20 Oct 2026.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4467?
- H.R. 4467 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4467?
- Became Public Law No: 119-132. (20 Oct 2026).
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