Bills · HR 1352
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1352Historic sites and heritage areasGeography and mapping
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.
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides a mechanism for a historically significant site to receive federal support and recognition without full federal ownership or management. For the General George C. Marshall House, this means enhanced resources for preserving a site crucial to understanding a pivotal figure in 20th-century American and world history, known for his leadership during World War II and the Marshall Plan.
If this bill becomes law, the house will likely see improved preservation efforts, increased educational programming, and greater public awareness, potentially attracting more visitors and researchers. If it doesn't pass, the house would continue to rely solely on its current funding and management structure, potentially limiting its reach and capacity for long-term preservation and public engagement, especially for larger, more costly projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
This formal recognition elevates the house's status and connects it to a broader network of protected historical sites.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance to the managing entity for preservation and public outreach.
This provision offers valuable federal support and resources for maintaining and promoting the historical site.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that the federal government will not acquire property, assume managerial responsibility, or create buffer zones around the house.
These clauses ensure that the existing local management structure remains intact and private property rights are protected.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the management entity, to complete a management plan for the affiliated area.
This ensures a strategic, long-term approach to the site's preservation and public use, guided by expert input.
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ACTION TIMELINE
19 EVENTSMAY 20
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
MAY 19
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAY 19
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3572-3573)
MAY 19
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1352.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1352
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1352Historic sites and heritage areasGeography and mapping
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.
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2026
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