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.
Latest action (25 Sep 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-115.
What this bill does
This bill makes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation aims to increase public understanding of the historical importance of George Catlett Marshall, Jr., a notable military leader and statesman. The George C. Marshall International Center will be the entity responsible for managing this affiliated area.
The Department of the Interior is required to create an agreement with the management center that outlines their respective duties in managing the affiliated area. The Department may also offer technical help and enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial support for promoting, interpreting, and preserving the site. The bill specifies that the Secretary of the Interior will not acquire property for the affiliated area or take on overall financial responsibility for its operation and upkeep.
This bill was introduced in Congress and has since been signed into law by the President.
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Official 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.
Timeline
25 Sep 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-115.
Common questions
- What does S. 603 do?
- This bill makes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation aims to increase public understanding of the historical importance of George Catlett Marshall, Jr., a notable military leader and statesman. The George C. Marshall International Center will be the entity responsible for managing this affiliated area. The Department of the Interior is required to create an agreement with the management center that outlines their respective duties in managing the affiliated area. The Department may also offer technical help and enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial support for promoting, interpreting, and preserving the site. The bill specifies that the Secretary of the Interior will not acquire property for the affiliated area or take on overall financial responsibility for its operation and upkeep. This bill was introduced in Congress and has since been signed into law by the President.
- Has S. 603 become law?
- Yes. S. 603 has been enacted. Status last updated 25 Sep 2026.
- Who sponsored S. 603?
- S. 603 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 603?
- Became Public Law No: 119-115. (25 Sep 2026).
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