Marshall House in Leesburg to join National Park System as affiliated site
Passed one chamberH.R. 1352Latest action
Sponsor: Suhas Subramanyam · Representative · VA
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Official title: To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 1352 designates the Marshall House as an affiliated national park site while leaving its private management unchanged.
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What does this do?
The bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an "affiliated area" of the National Park System. The George C. Marshall International Center, a private organization, keeps managing the site, while the National Park Service only provides technical help, marketing support, and management agreements. A formal management plan must be created within three years of funding.
Who does it affect?
The George C. Marshall International Center gains official recognition and possible federal support. Neighboring property owners are protected from new land-use restrictions tied to the designation.
Why does it matter?
The designation does not shift ownership or management to the federal government, but it may raise the site's visibility and draw more visitors to the Leesburg area.
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Based on the “Placed on Calendar Senate” text of May 20, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · May 20, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.