Bill > S416

This bill amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the park's boundaries in Vermont, update its geographic scope, and establish a new National Park Service Stewardship Institute. The boundary expansion includes the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, surrounding buildings, a portion of Mt. Tom, the Billings Farm and Museum, and the King Farm, which will be divided between historic and protection zones. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the park's boundary through donation, purchase from willing sellers, federal agency transfer, or exchange, with specific provisions for the King Farm that permit its continued use for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes. Additionally, the bill creates the National Park Service Stewardship Institute within the park, which will focus on advancing stewardship practices, sharing innovations, identifying best practices, and enhancing leadership and community engagement in conservation and resource management. The bill updates the park's scenic zone map and makes administrative changes to the existing legislation, with the goal of preserving the historical and ecological significance of the park while providing opportunities for education and conservation.