S 603119th CongressIn Committee

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.

Introduced: Feb 13, 2025

Standard Summary

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This bill would designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The purpose is to promote public appreciation of George C. Marshall’s contributions as a U.S. military leader and statesman. The affiliated area would be defined by a specific map, and would be managed in a manner consistent with the National Park System’s laws and policies. The George C. Marshall International Center would serve as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Secretary of the Interior could provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements to support marketing, interpretation, preservation, and related activities, but the Secretary would not acquire property or assume financial responsibility for the area. Management would be governed by an agreement outlining roles and responsibilities in line with NPS standards. In short, the bill creates a formal status for the Marshall House as part of the National Park System without placing it under full NPS ownership or operation, while enabling federal support for preservation and educational efforts.

Key Points

1Establishment of the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area of the National Park System, with the property description tied to a specific map.
2Management by the George C. Marshall International Center as the designated management entity for the affiliated area.
3The Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to support marketing, marking (signage), interpretation, and preservation.
4The Secretary must enter into an agreement outlining management roles and responsibilities that align with National Park Service policies and standards.
5The Secretary’s limited role: no authority to acquire the property and no assumption of overall financial responsibility for operation, maintenance, or management.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Visitors and the general public seeking to learn about General George C. Marshall; the Leesburg, Virginia community; local historians and preservation groups; and institutions affiliated with Marshall’s legacy.Secondary group/area affected- The George C. Marshall International Center (as the designated managing entity); the National Park System’s governance framework as it applies to affiliated areas; state and local authorities coordinating heritage tourism.Additional impacts- Potential access to federal technical assistance and possible cooperative funding for marketing, interpretation, and preservation efforts without federal ownership or operation.- Enhanced educational programs and historical interpretation tied to Marshall’s contributions, potentially increasing tourism and awareness.- Administrative framework that requires agreements detailing roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with NPS policies while retaining local management control.

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