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

This section outlines findings regarding the life and career of Thurgood Marshall, highlighting his legal achievements and contributions to ending legal segregation. It notes that Thurgood Marshall attended Public School 103 in Baltimore, Maryland, which is now the Justice Thurgood Marshall School and operated as a museum. A 2019 authorization led to a 2023 National Park Service study finding 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 Justice Marshall’s contributions by establishing his elementary school as a national historic site. The Act also aims to administer the National Historic Site 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 dated September 2024. 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 units of the National Park System. The Beloved Community Services Corporation serves as the management entity for the National Historic Site. The Secretary may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements to support the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the site. The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the management entity outlining roles and responsibilities. The Secretary is not authorized to acquire the School or assume financial responsibility for the 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 designated as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond establishing the historic site.

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. “Management entity” is defined as the management entity for the National Historic Site designated by section 4(e). “National Historic Site” is defined as the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site established by section 4(a). “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: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland, encompassing his former elementary school.
The Beloved Community Services Corporation will retain ownership and management of the school while the site operates as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical and financial support for the site's preservation and interpretation, but cannot acquire the school or assume operational costs.

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