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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 986

Bill 119 HR 986, also known as the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act, aims to expand the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. The park, which was established in 1992, currently encompasses 643 acres of land and is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of conservationists George Perkins Marsh, Frederick Billings, and Laurance Rockefeller.

The proposed expansion of the park's boundaries would allow for the inclusion of additional land and resources that are significant to the history and conservation efforts of the individuals the park honors. This expansion would provide more opportunities for visitors to learn about the important contributions of Marsh, Billings, and Rockefeller to the field of conservation and environmental stewardship.

In addition to expanding the park's boundaries, the bill also includes provisions for the management and protection of the newly acquired land. This includes ensuring that the land is preserved in a way that is consistent with the park's mission and goals, as well as providing for the maintenance and upkeep of the expanded park. Overall, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act seeks to enhance the educational and recreational opportunities available at the park, while also ensuring that the legacy of Marsh, Billings, and Rockefeller continues to be preserved for future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 986

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

This bill expands the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, allows the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land within the boundaries through a variety of means, and provides statutory authority for the National Park Service Stewardship Institute, which is a program of the park.

Specifically, the bill expands the boundary of the park to include the King Farm. 

The bill also allows the NPS to acquire lands within the park by purchasing, transferring, or exchanging land in addition to the current authorization to acquire land by donation.

The acquired King Farm land must include rights of access between the acquired land and the park. The acquired King Farm land may be used for certain agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes.

The bill also outlines the purposes of the National Park Service Stewardship Institute. 

Current Status of Bill HR 986

Bill HR 986 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 986 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 986's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 986

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 986

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 986

To amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.
To amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 986

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