H.R. 4467 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-132
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed October 20, 2026 · Introduced July 16, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-2) · 3 cosponsors (3 R)
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Official title
To modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as reported to house
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.
The official summary was written for the bill as reported to House (January 14, 2026).
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 16
- CommitteeNov 20
- HouseMar 16
- SenateSep 22
- SignedOct 20
As introduced: To modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (19)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
2 sections
Cosponsor joined
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
Signed by President.
Show every recorded step (25)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
2 sections
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Cosponsor joined
HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)
HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 3 cosponsors.
Every section
All 2 sections, in order
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- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Vicksburg National Military Park conveyance and boundary modification
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-2)
- Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)
- Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS-3)
- Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS-1)
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