To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 6062
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6062Public Lands and Natural Resources
To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
INTRO NOV 17· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care because this bill changes how federal land in a historic area is used. If it passes, the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will expand in size overall, potentially offering more space for public recreation, historical preservation, and wildlife. This could enhance the visitor experience and protect more natural and cultural resources.
At the same time, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would get a dedicated piece of land for training its personnel. This could improve national security operations by providing better facilities for preparing agents. If the bill doesn't pass, the land uses and boundaries will remain as they are, meaning the park wouldn't expand, and CBP might need to find other arrangements for its training needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Transfers approximately 25 acres of federal land from the Department of the Interior (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park) to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This gives CBP dedicated land for its Advanced Training Center, potentially enhancing border security training capabilities.
PROVISION 02
Transfers approximately 71.51 acres of federal land from CBP to the Department of the Interior, to be administered as part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
This expands the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, potentially increasing protected areas for historical preservation and public access.
PROVISION 03
Requires no monetary reimbursement for the land transfers between the federal agencies.
This ensures the land exchange is a cost-neutral internal government transaction, avoiding taxpayer expenditure for the transfers.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that if CBP no longer needs the transferred 25 acres, administrative jurisdiction reverts back to the Department of the Interior and the land is included in the Park.
This prevents the land from being unused or repurposed by CBP for non-training purposes if its original need diminishes, ensuring it can always revert to park land.
PROVISION 05
Directs a land survey to finalize the exact acreage and legal description of the transferred parcels and mandates adjustments to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park boundaries.
This ensures accurate property records and clear delineation of federal land ownership and management responsibilities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
COMMITTEE
NOV 17
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
NOV 17
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voters should care because this bill changes how federal land in a historic area is used. If it passes, the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will expand in size overall, potentially offering more space for public recreation, historical preservation, and wildlife. This could enhance the visitor experience and protect more natural and cultural resources.
At the same time, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would get a dedicated piece of land for training its personnel. This could improve national security operations by providing better facilities for preparing agents. If the bill doesn't pass, the land uses and boundaries will remain as they are, meaning the park wouldn't expand, and CBP might need to find other arrangements for its training needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Transfers approximately 25 acres of federal land from the Department of the Interior (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park) to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This gives CBP dedicated land for its Advanced Training Center, potentially enhancing border security training capabilities.
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Transfers approximately 71.51 acres of federal land from CBP to the Department of the Interior, to be administered as part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
This expands the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, potentially increasing protected areas for historical preservation and public access.
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Requires no monetary reimbursement for the land transfers between the federal agencies.
This ensures the land exchange is a cost-neutral internal government transaction, avoiding taxpayer expenditure for the transfers.
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Stipulates that if CBP no longer needs the transferred 25 acres, administrative jurisdiction reverts back to the Department of the Interior and the land is included in the Park.
This prevents the land from being unused or repurposed by CBP for non-training purposes if its original need diminishes, ensuring it can always revert to park land.
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Directs a land survey to finalize the exact acreage and legal description of the transferred parcels and mandates adjustments to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park boundaries.
This ensures accurate property records and clear delineation of federal land ownership and management responsibilities.
GLOSSARY
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Administrative Jurisdiction
The legal authority an agency has to manage and control federal land.
Secretary
Refers to the Secretary of the Interior, who manages national parks and public lands.
Commissioner
Refers to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, who leads the agency responsible for border security.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
A protected area in West Virginia managed by the National Park Service, known for its historical significance.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
A federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for border security and customs enforcement.
Reversion
A condition where ownership or administrative control of land automatically returns to a previous entity under specified circumstances.
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTS
MAR 11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
COMMITTEE
NOV 18, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
COMMITTEE
NOV 17, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
NOV 17, 25
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.