Marshall House in Leesburg to join National Park System affiliated areas
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Sponsor: Tim Kaine · Senator · VA
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Official title: A bill 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
Introduced:
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The bill names the George C. Marshall House an "affiliated area" of the National Park System without shifting ownership or costs.
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What does this do?
This bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an "affiliated area" of the National Park System, recognizing its historical significance. The nonprofit George C. Marshall International Center would keep managing the site day-to-day, while the Secretary of the Interior could offer technical help and agreements supporting marketing, preservation, and public education.
Who does it affect?
The designation mainly affects the George C. Marshall International Center, which continues managing the property, and Virginia history and tourism audiences.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not change property ownership and explicitly bars the federal government from purchasing the site or taking on financial responsibility for its upkeep or operations.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-115.