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S. 603 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-115

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.

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Passed SenateMay 20, 2026
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
To PresidentSep 22, 2026
Became lawSep 25, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 603 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Establishment of the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, May 20, 2026).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-115.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-09-22Presented to President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-09-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5581)Library of Congress
    5. 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    6. 2025-02-13Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-115 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Mark R. Warner D-VA