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.
National Park Status for General George C. Marshall House
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill would name the home of General George C. Marshall in Leesburg, Virginia, as an official 'affiliated area' of the National Park System. This designation recognizes the site as a place of national importance, even though the federal government will not own the land.
- The George C. Marshall International Center will continue to manage and run the house. The Department of the Interior will provide technical and financial help for things like marketing, historical signs, and keeping the building in good shape.
- The policy honors General Marshall, a key military leader during World War II and the creator of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. By making it an affiliated site, the government helps ensure his legacy and the history of the home are preserved for future visitors.
- The bill includes protections for neighbors, stating that the federal government cannot buy the property or tell nearby landowners what they can do with their own land. It also prevents the creation of 'buffer zones' that would limit construction or activities outside the house grounds.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3572)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1352.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
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