Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB2280

Introduced
7/15/25  

Caption

A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

Impact

The legislation could significantly impact land management practices in Harpers Ferry by reallocating federal land resources. Supporters may argue that it enhances the operational capabilities of the Customs and Border Protection by providing them with the necessary land to expand their training facilities. Meanwhile, returning sections of land to the park may bolster preservation efforts and improve visitor access. Such transfers will also necessitate appropriate surveys and legal descriptions to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Summary

SB2280 proposes a transfer of administrative jurisdiction over specific parcels of federal land located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The bill outlines two primary transfers: approximately 25 acres will be moved from the Secretary of the Interior to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for use in their Advanced Training Center, while another 71.51 acres will be transferred back to the Secretary to be included in the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. This change aims to streamline jurisdiction and improve management of the land according to specific needs of both federal agencies and preservation efforts.

Contention

However, the bill does not come without contention. Critics may raise concerns about the potential undervaluation of the historical and environmental significance of the lands being transferred. There are apprehensions regarding whether these land transfers are in the public interest, as they can alter the limits of national park boundaries and the management effectiveness of historical sites. Moreover, there may be anxieties that such legislative actions pave the way for further federal land being turned over to different agencies for purposes other than public accessibility or preservation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB3045

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

US SB5532

A bill to establish a Wildfire Intelligence Center, and for other purposes.

US HB10533

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to administratively transfer covered parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.

US SB5601

A bill to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.

US SB5636

A bill to ensure progress toward the fulfillment by the Federal Government of its trust and treaty obligations to Native Americans and Tribal governments, and for other purposes.

US SB5530

A bill to support and fund the Federal procurement of clean energy products, and for other purposes.

US HB7479

To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.

US HB10508

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to support the responsible development of offshore renewable energy projects, establish the Offshore Power Administration, and for other purposes.

US HB10191

Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

US SB5576

A bill to limit eligibility for Federal benefits for certain immigrants, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.