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.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
Official Summary
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.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 1352 in the 119th Congress, proposes to designate the General George C. Marshall House located in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The designation would formally recognize the site under the National Park Service framework, potentially increasing federal involvement in its preservation and public accessibility. The bill is currently in process, having passed the House and been received in the Senate where it has been placed on the legislative calendar.
H.R. 1352 aims to incorporate the General George C. Marshall House into the National Park System as an affiliated area, which could enhance its preservation and public engagement under federal oversight.
- The bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
- The bill has passed the House and is currently awaiting further action in the Senate.
- No summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or funding mechanisms.
['National Park Service', 'Visitors and tourists interested in historical sites', 'Local community and heritage organizations in Virginia', 'Federal agencies involved in historic preservation']
['The absence of detailed bill text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and funding implications.', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for the National Park Service to manage the new affiliated area are not specified.', 'Oversight and authority details regarding management responsibilities are not provided.']
The bill originates from the House and has been received in the Senate, where it is placed on the legislative calendar. It reflects ongoing congressional efforts to preserve and recognize historically significant sites through the National Park System. No additional legislative history or policy area classification is provided.
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['Increased federal recognition may lead to higher visitor traffic to the site, impacting local infrastructure and economy.', 'Affiliated area status could encourage additional preservation efforts and partnerships with local organizations.', 'Potential for increased federal oversight and regulatory compliance requirements for the site.']
The lack of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and comprehensive oversight. Monitoring future releases of detailed legislative text and funding information will be important to assess the full scope and impact of the designation. Tracking Senate actions and any amendments will also be critical for understanding changes to authority, funding, or management provisions.
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