S. 416: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-05):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 416 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 416?
S. 416 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 416 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).