Analyst Brief March 10, 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.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (D-MS)
Bill Number
H. R. 4467
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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 representatives involved by demonstrating responsiveness to local needs and promoting tourism.
  • Resolves potential land disputes or inefficiencies in the current park boundary management.
Likely Supporters
Mississippi State GovernmentLocal Tourism BoardsPark Advocacy Groups

Arguments Against

  • Potential opposition from environmental groups concerned about the long-term impact of transferring federal land to state control.
  • Risk that the State may not adequately maintain the land, leading to degradation of resources or diminished visitor experience.
  • Possible concerns from fiscal conservatives about the cost of maintaining the land, even though the initial transfer is without consideration.
  • Risk of setting a precedent for similar land transfers, potentially leading to fragmentation of federal land holdings.
Likely Opponents
National Environmental 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 land conveyance is to be done via quitclaim deed without consideration.
  • Requires the conveyed land to be used to facilitate public access to the park and enhance visitor experience.
  • Prohibits the use of the land in a manner that adversely impacts park resources or visitor experience.

🔍 Verification Guide

BETA
Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 9

The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey land.

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"Secretary of the Interior (referred to"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 10

The land will be conveyed to the State of Mississippi.

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"convey to the State of Mississippi"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 11-12

The conveyance will be by quitclaim deed without consideration.

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"by quitclaim deed and without con-"

Claim Analysis Page 4, Line 13

The conveyed land must facilitate public access to the Park.

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"shall be used to facilitate public"

Claim Analysis Page 4, Line 14

The conveyed land must enhance the visitor experience.

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"and to enhance the visitor experience"

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