Bill Summary
This legislation proposes the designation of the General George C. Marshall House, located in Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. It aims to formalize the site's recognition while ensuring its preservation and interpretation. Key provisions include:
1. **Establishment**: The General George C. Marshall House is officially recognized as part of the National Park System.
2. **Management**: The George C. Marshall International Center will manage the area, with the Secretary of the Interior providing technical assistance and entering cooperative agreements to support marketing and preservation.
3. **Property Rights**: The legislation protects the land use rights of adjacent private property owners and clarifies that no buffer zones will be created around the House.
4. **Management Plan**: A management plan must be developed within three years of funding, ensuring that the area is maintained in line with National Park System standards.
Overall, the bill emphasizes preservation, community engagement, and the protection of private property rights while enhancing the historical significance of the General George C. Marshall House.
Possible Impacts
The legislation to designate the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area of the National Park System can affect people in the following ways:
1. **Cultural and Historical Awareness**: The establishment of the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area can boost local and national awareness of George C. Marshall's contributions to American history and the world. This designation can lead to educational programs, tours, and interpretive materials that highlight his legacy, potentially enriching the cultural knowledge of visitors and residents alike.
2. **Economic Impact through Tourism**: By becoming part of the National Park System, the General George C. Marshall House may attract more visitors, which can result in increased tourism-related economic activities in the surrounding area. Local businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops, may benefit from the influx of tourists, leading to job creation and economic growth for the community.
3. **Management and Preservation Initiatives**: The involvement of the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity, along with the potential for financial assistance and technical support from the Secretary of the Interior, can lead to enhanced preservation efforts for the house and its grounds. This ensures that the property is maintained and protected for future generations, allowing people to continue to experience and learn from this important historical site.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1352 Reported in House (RH)]
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Union Calendar No. 500
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1352
[Report No. 119-580]
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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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 13, 2025
Mr. Subramanyam introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Natural Resources
April 2, 2026
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on
February 13, 2025]
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL HOUSE AS AN
AFFILIATED AREA.
(a) In General.--The General George C. Marshall House, in the
Commonwealth of Virginia, is established as an affiliated area of the
National Park System.
(b) Description of Affiliated Area.--The affiliated area shall
consist of the area generally depicted as the ``General George C.
Marshall House Property, Leesburg, Virginia'' on the map titled
``General George C. Marshall House, Proposed Affiliated Area'',
numbered 999/189,974, and dated September 2023.
(c) Administration.--The affiliated area shall be managed in a
manner consistent with--
(1) this Act; and
(2) any law generally applicable to units of the National
Park System.
(d) Management Entity.--The George C. Marshall International Center
shall be the management entity for the affiliated area.
(e) Agreements.--The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary'')--
(1) may provide technical assistance and enter into
cooperative agreements with the management entity for the
purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing,
marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated
area; and
(2) shall enter into an agreement with the management
entity that delineates the roles and responsibilities for the
management of the area consistent with the policies and
standards that apply to units of the National Park System.
(f) Limited Role of the Secretary.--Nothing in this Act authorizes
the Secretary to acquire property at the affiliated area or to assume
managerial or financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance,
or management of the affiliated area.
(g) Private Property Protection.--Nothing in this Act affects the
land use rights of private property owners adjacent to the General
George C. Marshall House.
(h) No Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to
create buffer zones outside of the General George C. Marshall
House.
(2) Activity or use outside the general george c. marshall
house.--The fact that an activity or use can be seen, heard, or
detected from within the George C. Marshall House shall not
preclude, limit, control, regulate, or determine the conduct or
management of activities or uses outside of the George C.
Marshall House.
(i) Management Plan.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the
Secretary, in consultation with the management entity, shall complete a
management plan for the affiliated area in accordance with section
100502 of title 54, United States Code.
Union Calendar No. 500
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1352
[Report No. 119-580]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
April 2, 2026
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed