What does FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings regarding the career and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, highlighting his work with the NAACP, his judicial appointments, and his role in ending legal segregation. It notes that Thurgood Marshall attended Public School 103 in Baltimore, Maryland, which is now operated as a museum by the Beloved Community Services Corporation. A 2023 National Park Service study found the school met criteria for national significance and suitability for inclusion in the National Park System. The purpose of the Act is to preserve, protect, and interpret Thurgood Marshall's contributions by establishing Public School 103 as a national historic site and administering it as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JUSTICE THURGOOD MARSHALL NATIONAL of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The National Historic Site consists of the School, as depicted on a specific map. The Beloved Community Services Corporation will continue to own, operate, and manage the School. The National Historic Site will be managed in accordance with this Act and general laws applicable to the National Park System. The Beloved Community Services Corporation serves as the management entity for the Historic Site. The Secretary may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements for financial assistance related to the Historic Site's marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation. The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the management entity outlining roles and responsibilities. The Secretary is not authorized to acquire the property at 1315 Division Street or assume financial responsibility for the Historic Site's operation, maintenance, or management.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for carrying out the Act.

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Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland. The site would be administered as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not detailed in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “National Historic Site” is defined as the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site established by section 4 of this Act. “School” refers to the building at 1315 Division Street in Baltimore, Maryland, known as Public School 103, owned and managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

Last updated: 2/27/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)

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This bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland, encompassing Public School 103.
The Beloved Community Services Corporation will retain ownership and management of Public School 103 while the site operates as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
The Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to support the Historic Site's preservation, interpretation, and marketing.

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