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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.
1/14/2025, 5:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 3195
The bill seeks to recognize the importance of preserving and protecting the General George C. Marshall House for future generations to learn about the contributions and legacy of General Marshall. By designating the house as an affiliated area of the National Park System, it will receive additional resources and support for maintenance, interpretation, and visitor services.
In addition to designating the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area of the National Park System, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the preservation and promotion of the site. This legislation has bipartisan support and aims to honor the memory of General George C. Marshall and educate the public about his significant impact on American history.
Congressional Summary of S 3195
This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)
The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.
Interior may not acquire property at the affiliated area or assume overall financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the affiliated area.
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Current Status of Bill S 3195
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3195
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3195
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3195
Comments
Hailey O'Neill
11 months ago
this bill is stupid smh
Ephraim Wolf
11 months ago
Not in favor. Who benefits?
