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Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-791| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland, designating his former elementary school, Public School 103, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The primary purpose is to preserve, protect, and interpret the significant historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall for future generations. Marshall is recognized for his pivotal role in ending legal segregation, including successfully arguing Brown v. Board of Education , and for becoming the first African American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The newly established National Historic Site will operate as an affiliated area of the National Park System , with its boundary encompassing the historic school building. Ownership, operation, and management of the site will remain with the Beloved Community Services Corporation . The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements for the site's marketing, interpretation, and preservation, but will not acquire the property or assume overall financial responsibility for its operation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5381
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1718
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5381
    Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1718
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Educational facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areasMarylandParks, recreation areas, trails

Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-791| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland, designating his former elementary school, Public School 103, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The primary purpose is to preserve, protect, and interpret the significant historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall for future generations. Marshall is recognized for his pivotal role in ending legal segregation, including successfully arguing Brown v. Board of Education , and for becoming the first African American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The newly established National Historic Site will operate as an affiliated area of the National Park System , with its boundary encompassing the historic school building. Ownership, operation, and management of the site will remain with the Beloved Community Services Corporation . The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements for the site's marketing, interpretation, and preservation, but will not acquire the property or assume overall financial responsibility for its operation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5381
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1718
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5381
    Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1718
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areasMarylandParks, recreation areas, trails