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Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

H.R. 4467 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 4467119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 07/16/2025REP. THOMPSOND-MS · SPONSORLeft: DW-NOMINATE -0.52 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

4 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Thompson, Bennie G. (D-MS) (Introduced 07/16/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLeft · DW-NOMINATE -0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action03/17/2026 Received in the Senate.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (01/14/2026)

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.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 4467 EH: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4467

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.

2.Vicksburg National Military Park conveyance and boundary modification (a)Conveyance (1)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall convey to the State of Mississippi (referred to in this Act as the State), by quitclaim deed and without consideration, the Federal land described in paragraph (2) to be used in accordance with subsection (c). (2)Description of Federal landThe Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: (A)The parcel of approximately 1.69 acres of Federal land within the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park (referred to in this Act as the Park), as depicted on the map entitled Vicksburg National Military Park Proposed Disposal of a Portion of NPS Tract 01-103, numbered 306/194,908, and dated September 2024. (B)The parcel of approximately 5.74 acres of Federal land within the boundary of the Park, as depicted on the map entitled Vicksburg National Military Park Proposed Disposal of a Portion of NPS Tracts Near Union Ave, numbered 306/194,907, and dated September 2024. (b)Boundary modificationOn conveyance of the Federal land described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the Park to exclude the Federal land conveyed. (c)Use of landsThe Federal land conveyed to the State under this Act— (1)shall be used to facilitate public access to the Park and to enhance the visitor experience at the Park in a manner consistent with the interpretative mission of the Park, as determined by the Secretary; (2)shall not be used in a manner that adversely impacts Park resources or the Park visitor experience, as determined by the Secretary; and (3)shall be subject to any use restriction the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 4467 IH: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4467IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, and Mr. Guest) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.

2.Vicksburg National Military Park conveyance and boundary modification (a)Conveyance (1)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall convey to the State of Mississippi (referred to in this Act as the State), subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary determines appropriate and without consideration, the Federal land described in paragraph (2). (2)Description of Federal landThe Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the following: (A)The parcel of approximately 3.66 acres of National Park Service land within the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park, as depicted on the map entitled VICK–2024–01, to be used by the State for a welcome center or other public use. (B)The approximately 6.48 acres of National Park Service land within the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park, as depicted on the map entitled VICK–2024–02, to be used by the State for an interpretive center, museum, or other public use. (b)Boundary modificationOn conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a), the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park to reflect the conveyance.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 4467 RH: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 387119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4467[Report No. 119–452]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, and Mr. Guest) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJanuary 14, 2026Additional sponsor: Mr. EzellJanuary 14, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 16, 2025A BILLTo modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.2.Vicksburg National Military Park conveyance and boundary modification(a)Conveyance(1)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall convey to the State of Mississippi (referred to in this Act as the State), by quitclaim deed and without consideration, the Federal land described in paragraph (2) to be used in accordance with subsection (c).(2)Description of Federal landThe Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the following:(A)The parcel of approximately 1.69 acres of Federal land within the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park (referred to in this Act as the Park), as depicted on the map entitled Vicksburg National Military Park Proposed Disposal of a Portion of NPS Tract 01-103, numbered 306/194,908, and dated September 2024.(B)The parcel of approximately 5.74 acres of Federal land within the boundary of the Park, as depicted on the map entitled Vicksburg National Military Park Proposed Disposal of a Portion of NPS Tracts Near Union Ave, numbered 306/194,907, and dated September 2024.(b)Boundary modificationOn conveyance of the Federal land described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the Park to exclude the Federal land conveyed.(c)Use of landsThe Federal land conveyed to the State under this Act—(1)shall be used to facilitate public access to the Park and to enhance the visitor experience at the Park in a manner consistent with the interpretative mission of the Park, as determined by the Secretary;(2)shall not be used in a manner that adversely impacts Park resources or the Park visitor experience, as determined by the Secretary; and (3)shall be subject to any use restriction the Secretary determines to be appropriate.January 14, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (18)

DateChamberAll Actions
07/16/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/16/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/16/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
09/11/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
09/18/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
11/20/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
11/20/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11/20/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
01/14/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
01/14/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
01/14/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
03/16/2026House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/16/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)
03/16/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.
03/16/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
03/16/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
03/16/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/17/2026SenateReceived in the Senate.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseVicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseVicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Display TitleVicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedVicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
House - Natural Resources Committee01/14/2026 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee11/20/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee11/20/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee07/16/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (2)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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