Posts - Bill - HR 4467 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
house 07/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update the boundaries of Vicksburg National Military Park by transferring specific federal lands to the State of Mississippi. This change will allow those areas to be used for a welcome center, museum, and other public purposes to enhance visitor experience.
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HR 4467 - Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Views
moderate 07/16/2025
Giving local folks a say on how to use the land—could be progress or just a clever shuffle, time will tell.
moderate 07/16/2025
Boundary tweaks are small potatoes unless they come with serious benefits for the community and history buffs alike.
moderate 07/16/2025
If the state's plans serve the public well, fine. But let’s keep a close eye on what really happens next.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
Federal parks preserve our shared story; shrinking them for local use feels like erasing chapters.
right-leaning 07/16/2025
Federal hands off! Local control means more efficient use and respect for community needs.
right-leaning 07/16/2025
Finally, cutting federal red tape and letting states make real use of their own land—that’s smart governance.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
Turning public land over to the state without a clear plan? Sounds like handing over history to the highest bidder.
right-leaning 07/16/2025
Why babysit land when Mississippi can manage it better? State pride meets common sense.
left-leaning 07/16/2025
Why give away national treasures when we could use them to educate and unite, not just rebrand?