Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017

Floor Speech

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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2615 is a simple bill that authorizes a land exchange between the National Park Service and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The bill passed the House in the 114th Congress, and we passed it again nearly a year ago.

The veterans at Post 5699 in Mr. Palazzo's district have been waiting a long time for this exchange, so I am pleased that we have an opportunity to agree to the changes proposed by the Senate and advance this measure to the President's desk. This exchange is supported by the VFW Post and the National Park Service. It is a simple and logical solution to a local issue.

Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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