S.1016 - Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (119th Congress)
Summary
The Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (S.1016) proposes to convey approximately 10.14 acres of National Park Service land within the Vicksburg National Military Park to the State of Mississippi. This land is intended for use by the state as a welcome center, interpretive center, museum, or other public use facilities. The Act also mandates the Secretary of the Interior to modify the park's boundary to reflect this conveyance.
Expected Effects
The Act will transfer ownership of specific parcels of land from the federal government to the State of Mississippi. This transfer allows the state to develop and operate facilities that could enhance visitor experience and provide educational resources related to the park. The boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park will be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land.
Potential Benefits
- Potential for improved visitor services and educational opportunities through the development of welcome and interpretive centers.
- Possible economic benefits to the State of Mississippi through increased tourism.
- Enhanced collaboration between the federal government and the State of Mississippi in managing and promoting the park.
- Opportunity for the state to showcase its history and culture to a wider audience.
- Potential for increased public engagement with the Vicksburg National Military Park.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential loss of federal control over the conveyed land.
- Risk that the state's development plans may not fully align with the National Park Service's vision for the park.
- Possible environmental impacts from the construction and operation of new facilities.
- Potential for increased traffic and congestion in the area surrounding the park.
- The Act does not specify any recourse if the State of Mississippi does not use the land for the intended purposes.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Property Clause of the US Constitution (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2), which grants Congress the power to dispose of and regulate territory or other property belonging to the United States. The transfer of land to the State of Mississippi falls under this power. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any other constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).