Bills · HR 1718
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1718Educational facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areas
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it elevates the historical importance of a site connected to a pivotal figure in American civil rights, Justice Thurgood Marshall. By making his elementary school a national historic site, it ensures that his early life and the environment that shaped him are preserved and interpreted for future generations. This can help people understand the roots of the civil rights movement and the long fight for equality that Marshall championed, notably with the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
If this bill becomes law, the site will receive federal backing, which can mean more resources for preservation, educational programs, and national visibility, potentially attracting more visitors and funding than it would otherwise. If it doesn't pass, the site would remain a local museum without the official federal recognition and support that comes with being an affiliated area of the National Park System, potentially limiting its reach and long-term sustainability.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site at his former elementary school, Public School 103, in Baltimore, Maryland.
This officially recognizes and protects a key historical location linked to a significant figure in American history.
PROVISION 02
Designates the site as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
This brings the site under the umbrella of federal historic preservation standards and allows for federal support without full federal ownership.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the Beloved Community Services Corporation will continue to own and manage the site.
This ensures local control and management of the site while still benefiting from federal recognition and assistance.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements.
This provision enables federal resources to support the site's marketing, preservation, and interpretation efforts.
PROVISION 05
Limits the role of the Secretary, explicitly stating no acquisition of property or assumption of overall financial responsibility for operation, maintenance, or management.
This clarifies that the federal government will support but not take over the financial and operational burden of the local nonprofit.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
39
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 10%
DEM 19 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1718
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1718Educational facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areas
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
20
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