Bill · S. 1016· Senate(119-S-1016)
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
- Introduced
- 3/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Wicker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act," aims to change the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specific parcels of Federal land to the State of Mississippi without consideration. One parcel consists of approximately 3.66 acres, and another consists of approximately 6.48 acres. These lands are intended to be used for public purposes such as a welcome center, interpretive center, or museum. Once the land is conveyed, the Secretary will modify the park boundary to reflect these changes.
Yes· 3 of 4
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The establishment of a welcome center or museum could potentially create local jobs.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The bill modifies the boundary of the national military park to allow for specific public uses.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The bill transfers land ownership and management control to the State of Mississippi.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-1
The bill reduces federal control over certain parcels by conveying them to the state.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Public Facilities: The State of Mississippi can use the approximately 3.66 acres of land for a welcome center or other public use (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Educational Opportunities: The approximately 6.48 acres of land can be utilized by the State for an interpretive center, a museum, or other public use (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power-1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | In the nature of a substitute. |
- 3/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi