S. 603 Became law · Public Law 119-115 Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] Introduced February 13, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 25, 2026

Summary

This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)
The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 25, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-115.
  2. Sep 25, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Sep 22, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Sep 14, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Sep 14, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5581)
  6. Sep 14, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 603.
  7. Sep 14, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5581-5582)
  8. Sep 14, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. May 20, 2026 Held at the desk.
  10. May 20, 2026 Received in the House.
  11. May 20, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. May 20, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2387; text: CR S2387)

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