Congress·In Committee·H.R. 986

Vermont National Park: Expand Boundaries and Create a Stewardship Institute

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

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Congress would expand the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park boundary using an updated 2023 park map.
The expanded park would cover key areas like the mansion area, parts of Mt. Tom, the Billings Farm and Museum area, and the King Farm.
The National Park Service could add land inside the new boundary through donations, buying from willing sellers, land swaps, or transfers from other federal agencies.
If the Park Service acquires the King Farm, it could still be used as a working farm and forest, plus for conservation and education programs.
The bill would also set up a National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park to run workshops and programs on conservation and land-care best practices.

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Feb 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 5, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 986

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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