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H.R. 4467 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-132

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Passed HouseMar 16, 2026
Passed SenateSep 22, 2026
To PresidentOct 14, 2026
Became lawOct 20, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4467 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Vicksburg National Military Park conveyance and boundary modification
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    What it does

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    Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jan 14, 2026).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-132.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-132.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-10-14Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-10-14Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-09-24Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2026-09-22Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882)Senate
    9. 2026-09-22Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882)Library of Congress
    10. 2026-03-17Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
    11. 2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    12. 2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)House floor actions
    13. 2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2509)Library of Congress
    14. 2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4467.House floor actions
    15. 2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)House floor actions
    16. 2026-03-16Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    17. 2026-01-14Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.House floor actions
    18. 2026-01-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.House floor actions
    19. 2026-01-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-452.Library of Congress
    20. 2025-11-20Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    21. 2025-11-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    22. 2025-11-20Subcommittee on Federal Lands DischargedHouse committee actions
    23. 2025-09-18Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
    24. 2025-09-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
    25. 2025-07-16Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    26. 2025-07-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    27. 2025-07-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-132 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Mike Ezell R-MS-4
    • Michael Guest R-MS-3
    • Trent Kelly R-MS-1