Sen. Wicker introduced a bill to give about 10 acres of federal land within the Vicksburg National Military Park to the State of Mississippi. The state would receive this land for free to help improve local tourism and visitor services.
The plan includes two specific plots of land. One area of about 3.6 acres is intended for a new welcome center, while another 6.5-acre area is designated for a museum or a center where visitors can learn about the history of the site.
If this bill passes, the National Park Service will officially change the park's boundaries to remove these sections. This allows the state government to take over the land and run the new facilities for the public.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 13, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Bill NumberS 1016
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
