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Transfers two small federal parcels located inside Vicksburg National Military Park (about 1.69 and 5.74 acres) to the State of Mississippi by quitclaim deed at no cost, removes those parcels from the park boundary, and requires the state to use the land to improve public access and visitor experience without harming park resources and subject to any use restrictions the Secretary of the Interior establishes. The transfer imposes no purchase cost on the state and does not authorize new federal spending; it simply conveys ownership and adjusts the park boundary.
The bill transfers about 7.43 acres to Mississippi to improve park access and clarify management—benefiting visitors and local economies—but does so via a no‑cost quitclaim that reduces federal ownership and protections, may shift costs to state/local taxpayers, and creates some legal and use‑limiti
Residents and visitors to the Mississippi park gain improved access and visitor facilities on about 7.43 acres, making visits easier and more enjoyable.
Clarifying and adjusting the park boundary reduces future jurisdictional confusion for managers and visitors, simplifying operations and oversight.
Transferring the land at no cost avoids immediate federal disposal expenses and may speed state-led improvements that benefit local recreation and tourism economies.
Park resources may receive reduced federal protection if the State’s use or restrictions differ, risking harm to historic or natural features for current visitors and future generations.
Taxpayers lose federal ownership and control of roughly 7.43 acres without payment, reducing federal public land holdings and oversight.
State or local taxpayers may become responsible for development and ongoing maintenance costs for access improvements rather than the federal government bearing those expenses.
Introduced July 16, 2025 by Bennie Thompson · Last progress March 17, 2026