Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025'', seeks to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland. The site is centered on the building formerly known as Public School 103, which was attended by Justice Thurgood Marshall. The Act designates this location as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The Beloved Community Services Corporation will serve as the management entity for the site. Under this plan, the corporation will continue to own, operate, and manage the school building.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill honors the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, a monumental figure in African American civil rights history.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill preserves the historic site of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a key figure in the fight against racial segregation.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The establishment of a national historic site in Baltimore may promote local heritage and tourism.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The Act aims to preserve, protect, and interpret the significant historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall for future generations (Section 2(b)).
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Financial and Technical Support: The Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial assistance for marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the site (Section 4(f)(1)).
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Continued Community Management: The site will continue to be owned, operated, and managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation (Section 4(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Financial Responsibility: The Secretary of the Interior is not authorized to assume overall financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the National Historic Site (Section 4(g)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill honors the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, a monumental figure in African American civil rights history. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The establishment of a national historic site in Baltimore may promote local heritage and tourism. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The preservation of the site and potential financial assistance for the management entity may support local community resources.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill preserves the historic site of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a key figure in the fight against racial segregation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill designates a specific location as an affiliated area of the National Park System for preservation.
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 10/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia