Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill adds Rockbridge County in Virginia and Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia to the existing historic district. This means more land will be protected to honor the history of Civil War battles in the Shenandoah Valley.
• The plan sets aside 1.25 million dollars every year starting in 2027 for the group that manages the district. Half of that money will pay for daily operations, while the other half will go toward maintaining parks, visitor centers, and historic buildings.
• Between 2027 and 2033, an extra 2.5 million dollars will be available each year to buy land from people who want to sell it. This money also helps provide technical support and grants to local partners who help preserve the area.
• The bill makes sure the district keeps getting at least as much money as it did in 2026. It also asks the government to study how this specific partnership model could be used to help other national parks across the country.

Impact Analysis

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