H.R. 4467: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

This bill, known as the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, proposes a modification of the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. Specifically, the bill includes the following key points:

Conveyance of Federal Land

• The Secretary of the Interior will transfer certain federally owned land to the State of Mississippi.
• This land is provided without any financial compensation and under terms deemed appropriate by the Secretary.

Description of the Federal Land to be Conveyed

The bill specifies two parcels of land to be conveyed:

• Parcel 1: Approximately 3.66 acres of land within the Vicksburg National Military Park to be used by the State for a welcome center or for other public uses.
• Parcel 2: Approximately 6.48 acres of land within the park to be used for an interpretive center, museum, or for other public uses.

Boundary Modification

Upon the transfer of this land, the Secretary of the Interior is tasked with modifying the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park to accurately reflect the land that has been conveyed to the State.

Purpose of the Bill

The overall aim of the bill is to enhance public facilities and educational resources at the Vicksburg National Military Park, by allowing the State of Mississippi to develop a welcome center and an interpretive center or museum on the conveyed federal land.

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