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
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-580.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Source Information
Document Type
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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