A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
U.S. Congress · S3878 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2026-02-12. Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
Summary (plain-language)
This bill establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill also establishes Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, subject to the Department of the Interior's determination that the site meets established criteria for affiliated areas.
Sponsors
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (primary)
- Roger F. Wicker
Text versions
- Introduced in Senate — 2026-02-12 — XML
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| 2026-07-23 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489. |
| 2026-06-10 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 2026-02-12 | Introduced in Senate |
| 2026-02-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |