To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6062

119th Congress

To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takano

Representative

Democratic

CA-39

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill transfers about 25 acres of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia from the Department of the Interior to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It also transfers about 71.51 acres from Customs and Border Protection back to the National Park Service to be part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The land transfers are made without any monetary exchange.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-232.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill transfers about 25 acres of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia from the Department of the Interior to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It also transfers about 71.51 acres from Customs and Border Protection back to the National Park Service to be part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The land transfers are made without any monetary exchange.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory. (Under that statute, an act of Congress is required for such an amendment or modification.)</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Transfers 25 acres of federal land in Harpers Ferry, WV from the Department of the Interior to Customs and Border Protection
Transfers 71.51 acres of federal land in Harpers Ferry, WV from Customs and Border Protection to the National Park Service to be part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
The land transfers are made at no cost, with no monetary reimbursement or additional consideration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, the federal land in Harpers Ferry, WV would be reorganized between the Department of the Interior and Customs and Border Protection. This would allow Customs and Border Protection to use part of the land for their Advanced Training Center, while expanding the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The changes would impact the management and use of this federal land, but would not directly affect most everyday Americans.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

American Samoa

Congressional oversight

U.S. territories and protectorates

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6062, 119th Congress (2025). "To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6062