H.R. 1352 (119th)Bill Overview

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.

Public Lands and Natural Resources|Public Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

The bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

Why people may split

Extent of federal financial responsibility versus local funding

Watch point

Single-site, low-cost, noncontroversial bill fits normal paths for House passage with minimal opposition.

The bill designates the General George C.

Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

It names the George C.

Passage80/100

Narrow, low-cost cultural designation with strong compromise language historically has high chance of enactment absent external priorities or objections.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention25/100

Extent of federal financial responsibility versus local funding

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Federal agencies · Local governmentsLocal governments

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Federal agenciesSupports preservation and stewardship through federal technical assistance and cooperative programs.
  • Local governmentsMay increase heritage tourism and related local economic activity and jobs.
  • Potential benefitImproves interpretation, education, and public awareness of General Marshall's historical significance.
Likely burdened
  • Local governmentsLimited federal financial responsibility may leave long-term funding burdens on the local management entity.
  • Local governmentsIncreased visitation could raise local traffic, parking demand, noise, and environmental pressures.
  • Potential burdenCooperative agreements and compliance with Park Service standards may impose administrative costs on the center.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Extent of federal financial responsibility versus local funding
Progressive70%

Likely supportive of preserving and interpreting the life and public service of George C.

Marshall, while expecting inclusive interpretation.

Concern exists about the limited federal role and whether the site will receive adequate preservation resources and diverse historical context.

Leans supportive
Centrist80%

Probably favorable overall because it preserves a notable historic property while minimizing federal costs and liabilities.

Wants clarity on funding, role definitions, and measurable responsibilities in the required agreement.

Leans supportive
Conservative85%

Likely supportive because the bill avoids federal land acquisition and new federal operational burdens.

Values local management, protection of private property rights, and explicit prohibition of buffer zones.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood80/100

Narrow, low-cost cultural designation with strong compromise language historically has high chance of enactment absent external priorities or objections.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • No cost estimate or CBO score included
  • Local stakeholder support not documented in text
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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