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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 1352

National Park Status for General George C. Marshall House

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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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.

Milestones

3 milestones4 actions
Feb 11, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 11, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 13, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced in House

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.

Bill NumberHR 1352
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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