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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.

USA119th CongressS-3878| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to establish two significant historical sites in Natchez, Mississippi, as affiliated areas of the National Park System. The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians , which highlights the historic contributions of the Natchez people, would be immediately designated upon the bill's enactment. Historic Jefferson College would also become an affiliated area once the Secretary of the Interior determines it meets the National Park Service's criteria for such a designation. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is designated as the management entity for both affiliated areas. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical assistance and financial aid through cooperative agreements for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of these sites. However, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary will not acquire property or assume financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of these affiliated areas, ensuring a limited federal role.
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 23, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 10, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 23, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.

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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.

USA119th CongressS-3878| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill proposes to establish two significant historical sites in Natchez, Mississippi, as affiliated areas of the National Park System. The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians , which highlights the historic contributions of the Natchez people, would be immediately designated upon the bill's enactment. Historic Jefferson College would also become an affiliated area once the Secretary of the Interior determines it meets the National Park Service's criteria for such a designation. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is designated as the management entity for both affiliated areas. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide technical assistance and financial aid through cooperative agreements for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of these sites. However, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary will not acquire property or assume financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of these affiliated areas, ensuring a limited federal role.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 23, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 10, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 23, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGeography and mappingHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasLand transfersMississippiParks, recreation areas, trails