A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Harpers Ferry: Federal Land Swap
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the Senate. It has been sent to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a routine land management bill that has already passed the Senate with no apparent opposition.
Key Points
- This bill swaps land between two government agencies in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The National Park Service will give about 25 acres of land to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In return, the park will receive about 71 acres of land from the border agency to grow the size of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
- The 25 acres being moved to the border agency will become part of their Advanced Training Center. This land will no longer be part of the national park. If the border agency ever decides they do not need this land for training anymore, the law requires them to give it back to the park in good condition.
- The 71 acres being added to the national park will be protected and managed as part of the historic site. This swap helps the park grow by about 46 net acres. No money will be paid by either side for this trade, but the border agency is responsible for paying for the official land surveys to mark the new boundaries.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
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