H.R.1352 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 1352 designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill outlines the management structure, assigning the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity. It also allows the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements.
Expected Effects
The bill will lead to the formal recognition of the General George C. Marshall House as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation could increase tourism and awareness of the historical site. The George C. Marshall International Center will manage the site, with potential support from the Department of the Interior.
Potential Benefits
- Increased recognition and preservation of the General George C. Marshall House.
- Potential for increased tourism and economic activity in the surrounding area.
- Access to technical and financial assistance from the Department of the Interior for marketing, interpretation, and preservation.
- Enhanced educational opportunities related to General Marshall's life and legacy.
- Preservation of cultural heritage.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited role of the Secretary of the Interior, with no authorization to acquire property or assume managerial/financial responsibility.
- Potential for increased traffic and congestion in the area.
- No direct federal funding is guaranteed, relying on cooperative agreements.
- The bill explicitly states that it does not create buffer zones, potentially limiting future preservation efforts.
- Private property rights adjacent to the site are unaffected, which could lead to development that detracts from the historical significance.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate and administer federal lands and properties. The establishment of an affiliated area within the National Park System falls under this purview. The bill does not infringe upon any individual rights or liberties guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).