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119-s-3878119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

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Summary

This bill would establish two affiliated areas of the National Park System in Natchez, Mississippi. It names the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians as an affiliated area and makes Historic Jefferson College an affiliated area once the Secretary of the Interior determines it meets National Park Service criteria.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New Natchez historic park sites

If enacted, the bill would establish two affiliated National Park sites in Natchez, Mississippi. The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians would be established on enactment to promote public appreciation of Natchez Indian history. Historic Jefferson College would become affiliated only after the Secretary determines it meets National Park Service criteria. Both sites’ boundaries would be as generally depicted on the Map numbered 964/194,653, dated August 2024. The Secretary would be required to prepare an official boundary map and keep it on file for public inspection.

State management and federal limits

If enacted, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History would be the designated management entity for the affiliated areas. The Secretary would be allowed to provide technical help and enter cooperative agreements, including financial assistance for marketing, signs, interpretation, and preservation. The Secretary would have to enter a written agreement with the management entity about roles and responsibilities consistent with National Park Service standards. The Secretary would not be authorized to buy land for the sites or to assume responsibility for their operation, maintenance, or management.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

MS • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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