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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

Bill 118 s 3195, also known as the General George C. Marshall House Affiliation Act, aims to designate the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The General George C. Marshall House is a historic site that holds significance in American history, as it was the home of General George C. Marshall, a highly respected military leader and statesman.

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

Bill S 3195 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 20, 2024. Bill S 3195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 1, 2023.  Bill S 3195's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3195

Total Number of Sponsors
12
Democrat Sponsors
12
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3195

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3195

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.
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.

Comments

Hailey O'Neill profile image

Hailey O'Neill

869

1 year ago

this bill is stupid smh

Ephraim Wolf profile image

Ephraim Wolf

762

1 year ago

Not in favor. Who benefits?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3195

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
VirginiaDemocrat

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