Signed into law
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.
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Who wrote it
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.
All 3 cosponsors
- Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS-3) · original
- Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) · original
- Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)
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.
North Dakota’s delegation
| Member | On the record |
|---|---|
 Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) | None found |
 Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) | None found |
 Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND-AL) | None found |
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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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