Bill · S. 416· Senate(119-S-416)
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Peter Welch
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025'', seeks to amend existing law regarding the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. It aims to expand the park's boundaries to include a historic zone, a protection zone, and the King Farm. The bill provides the Secretary with various methods to acquire land, including purchase from willing sellers or through donations. It also outlines specific ways the acquired King Farm land may be utilized. Additionally, the legislation establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill expands park boundaries to include protection zones and a stewardship institute dedicated to conservation.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly allows for agricultural and forestry purposes such as growing crops and animal husbandry on the acquired land.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill permits agricultural and forestry operations for the acquired land.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Park Access and History: The bill expands the park boundaries to include a historic zone containing the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, surrounding buildings, and a portion of Mt. Tom, as well as a protection zone containing the Billings Farm and Museum (Section 2).
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Diverse Land Use for the King Farm: Upon acquisition, the King Farm land can be used for agricultural and forestry purposes such as growing crops, harvesting trees, and animal husbandry, as well as for conservation and educational purposes (Section 3).
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Educational and Learning Opportunities: The establishment of the National Park Service Stewardship Institute provides opportunities for the public through workshops, public programs, and learning opportunities (Section 5).
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Advancement of Conservation Practices: The new Institute is designed to encourage stewardship practices and provide opportunities to identify and share innovation through research and dialogue (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Land Acquisition Requirements: The acquisition of the King Farm land includes specific requirements for a right of access from the acquired land to the park and a right of access to the acquired land from the park (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont