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.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1352
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-20: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T20:44:20Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to recognize its historical significance while maintaining private management.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the property as an affiliated area consisting of the land shown on the specified map (numbered 999/189,974, dated September 2023).
- Requires management consistent with this Act and general National Park System laws.
- Designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to offer technical assistance and enter cooperative agreements for marketing, interpretation, and preservation.
- Mandates a formal agreement outlining roles and responsibilities aligned with National Park System standards.
- Requires completion of a management plan within three years after funds become available, following existing procedures in title 54 of the U.S. Code.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill creates a new affiliated area designation without altering core National Park System statutes. It explicitly limits federal involvement by prohibiting property acquisition and relieving the Secretary of operational, maintenance, or financial duties.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The National Park Service gains a limited oversight role through agreements and planning but avoids direct management costs or land acquisition.
- Citizens: Adjacent private property owners retain full land-use rights, with explicit protections against buffer zones or regulation based on visibility or sound from the site.
- International relations: None identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders
- The George C. Marshall International Center (as primary manager).
- The Secretary of the Interior (for technical support and planning).
- Adjacent private property owners.
- Visitors and the public interested in the site's history.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill includes strong private property safeguards, including a no-buffer-zone clause that prevents external activities from being restricted due to proximity or perceptibility. It reinforces limited federal authority over non-federally owned sites while integrating them into the National Park System framework.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-20: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
- 2026-05-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-05-19: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3572)
- 2026-05-19: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3572)
- 2026-05-19: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1352.
- 2026-05-19: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3572-3573)
- 2026-05-19: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-04-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.
- 2026-04-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-580.
- 2026-04-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-580.
- 2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-02-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2025-02-13: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-13: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act 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. — issued 2026-05-19 — PDF (6 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-02-13 — PDF (3 pages)
- An Act 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. — issued 2026-05-20 — PDF (6 pages)
- 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. — issued 2026-04-02 — PDF (6 pages)