Analyst Brief March 03, 2026

H.R. 4467 — Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, as amended

Current Status
Reported with an amendment

Executive Summary

H.R. 4467 modifies the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain federal land to the State of Mississippi. This conveyance aims to facilitate public access and enhance visitor experience, while also stipulating that the land must be used in a manner consistent with the park's interpretative mission and without adversely impacting park resources. The bill reflects an effort to optimize land use around the park while preserving its historical and natural integrity.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (D-MS)
Bill Number
H. R. 4467
Co-Sponsors
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. GUEST

Arguments For

  • Enhances public access and visitor experience at the Vicksburg National Military Park, potentially increasing tourism revenue for the State of Mississippi.
  • Streamlines land management by transferring responsibility to the State, which may be better positioned to manage local resources.
  • Provides political wins for the sponsor and cosponsors by addressing local needs and demonstrating responsiveness to constituent concerns.
Likely Supporters
Mississippi state governmentLocal tourism boardsPark advocacy groups

Arguments Against

  • Opponents may argue that transferring federal land sets a precedent for privatization or commercialization of national park resources.
  • There is a risk that the State may not adequately protect park resources or visitor experience, despite the restrictions outlined in the bill.
  • Implementation may face challenges if the Secretary of the Interior and the State of Mississippi disagree on appropriate land use restrictions.
Likely Opponents
Environmental advocacy groupsFederal land conservation organizations

📋 Key Provisions

  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified federal land to the State of Mississippi.
  • Specifies that the conveyed land must be used to facilitate public access to the park and enhance visitor experience.
  • Prohibits the use of the conveyed land in a manner that adversely impacts park resources or visitor experience.
  • Allows the Secretary to impose use restrictions on the conveyed land.

🔍 Verification Guide

BETA
Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 18

The bill involves approximately 1.69 acres of Federal land.

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"(A) The parcel of approximately 1.69 acres"

Claim Analysis Page 4, Line 1

The bill involves approximately 5.74 acres of Federal land.

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"(B) The parcel of approximately 5.74 acres"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 11

The land transfer requires no monetary consideration.

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"by quitclaim deed and without con-"

Claim Analysis Page 4, Line 15

The Secretary of Interior must approve land use.

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"as determined by the Secretary"

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