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.
119-S-3878119th CongressIntroduced Feb 12, 2026Native Americans
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS](R-MS)1 cosponsor
Summary
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.
Subjects
Congressional oversightGeography and mappingHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasLand transfersMississippiParks, recreation areas, trails
Actions (3)
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 10, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026Library of Congress