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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.
4/7/2026, 8:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1352
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 ensure that the site receives the necessary resources and support for its maintenance and interpretation.
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 interpretation of the site. This may include funding for educational programs, visitor services, and historical research to enhance the visitor experience and promote a greater understanding of General Marshall's impact on American history. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1352 seeks to honor the legacy of General George C. Marshall by designating his former home as an affiliated area of the National Park System, ensuring its preservation and interpretation for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
Congressional Summary of HR 1352
This bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System (NPS). (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 delineates the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area that are in accordance with policies and standards applicable to NPS. 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 must complete a management plan for the affiliated area within three years of funds being made available to carry out this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1352
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1352
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1352
Primary Policy Focus
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1352
Comments
Royalty Pruitt
2 months ago
I don't really see the point of this bill about the General George C. Marshall House. It seems like a waste of time and resources. I wish they would focus on more important issues that actually affect people's lives. Did you know that General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his role in the Marshall Plan?
Aurora Webster
2 months ago
I can't believe this bill is passing. It's just not right. This whole thing is so sad. I don't understand why they would do this. It's going to have a big impact on me and my community. I wish they would reconsider. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for the preservation of historical documents related to General George C. Marshall?
Ismael Godfrey
2 months ago
I support this important bill.
