What does NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE. of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act. It redesignates sections 6 through 10 as sections 7 through 11. It establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park. The Institute's purposes include advancing stewardship practices through workshops and programs. It aims to identify and share innovation within the National Park Service. The Institute will focus on best practices, leadership, partnerships, and community engagement in conservation and resource stewardship. The Institute will be managed as a program of the park.

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

Q: What does Preamble of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act. The proposed amendment aims to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the boundary expansion.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025.

Q: What does BOUNDARY EXPANSION. of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 3 of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act. The boundaries of the park will be generally depicted on a map titled 'Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary Revision', numbered 456/190,048, and dated August 2023. The park will include a historic zone encompassing the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, surrounding buildings, and a portion of 'Mt. Tom'. A protection zone will include the area occupied by the Billings Farm and Museum. The King Farm will be divided between the historic and protection zones, with the division determined by the Secretary. The map described in the amendment will be available for public inspection in the National Park Service offices.

Q: What does ACQUISITION OF LAND. of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 4 of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land or an interest in land within the park boundary through donation, purchase from a willing seller, transfer from a Federal agency, or exchange. Acquisition of the King farm must include rights of access to and from the park. Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) is revised to refer to 'Commercial operation'. Once the Secretary acquires the land described in section 3(b)(1)(B)(iii), it may be used for agricultural and forestry purposes. The acquired land can also be used for conservation purposes that preserve the historic character of a working farm and forest. Educational purposes relating to agriculture, forestry, and conservation activities are also permitted uses of the acquired land.

Q: What does SCENIC ZONE. of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5(a) of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act. The amendment replaces the reference to 'Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone Map' dated November 19, 1991 with 'Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary Revision', numbered 456/190,048, and dated August 2023.

Last updated: 2/5/2025 · Introduced: 2/5/2025

Author: Peter Welch (D-VT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont to include areas encompassing the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, Billings Farm and Museum, and portions of Mt. Tom and the King Farm.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the expanded park boundary for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes, including ensuring access rights to the King Farm.
It establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park to advance conservation practices and share innovative stewardship approaches within the National Park Service.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 986(In Committee)Official page

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