Overview: Bill Number: HR 6062, Title: To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes, Status: Introduced in House, Introduced: November 17, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to transfer the administrative jurisdiction of certain federal land parcels in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to the National Park Service.
Key Provisions:
- Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of approximately 1,872 acres of federal land in Harpers Ferry from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service
- Ensures the transferred land is incorporated into the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Authorizes the National Park Service to acquire additional land through donation or exchange to further expand the park
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact the federal agencies involved, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, by transferring the administrative jurisdiction of the specified land parcels. It would also affect the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which would expand its boundaries and management responsibilities.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the land transfer and park expansion would be implemented by the relevant federal agencies.