United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 3241 — Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

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    Enacted

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of the bill removes the short title and the definitions section that were present in the original version. This change simplifies the bill by eliminating those specific introductory elements. As a result, the focus shifts directly to the establishment of affiliated areas, which is central to the bill's purpose. This could streamline discussions and considerations around these provisions in legislative contexts.

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3241 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
3241 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
597 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Hyde-Smith introduced the following bill;
Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Wicker) introduced the following bill;
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources November 21, 2024 Reported by Mr.
SHORT TITLE.
Manchin, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez Historical Park, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the ``Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SEC.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
DEFINITIONS.
DEFINITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Affiliated area.--The term ``affiliated area'' means an affiliated area of the Park established by section 3(a)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Management entity.--The term ``management entity'' means the management entity for the affiliated areas designated by section 3(d).</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Park.--The term ``Park'' means the Natchez National Historical Park.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
In this Act:
(1) Affiliated area.--The term ``affiliated area'' means an affiliated area of the Park established by section 3(a)(1).
(2) Management entity.--The term ``management entity'' means the management entity for the affiliated areas designated by section 3(d).
(3) Park.--The term ``Park'' means the Natchez National Historical Park.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF AFFILIATED AREAS.
ESTABLISHMENT OF AFFILIATED AREAS.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Establishment.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--On a determination by the Secretary that the sites described in paragraph (2) meet the criteria for designation as an affiliated area, the sites are established as affiliated areas of the Park to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the sites.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Description of sites.--The sites referred to in paragraph (1) are--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, which is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places;
(a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--On a determination by the Secretary that the sites described in paragraph (2) meet the criteria for designation as an affiliated area, the sites are established as affiliated areas of the Park to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the sites.
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Jefferson College, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Map.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of establishment of the affiliated areas, the Secretary shall prepare a map depicting the boundaries of the affiliated areas.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Availability.--The map prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Administration.--The affiliated areas shall be managed in accordance with--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) this Act;
(2) Description of sites.--The sites referred to in paragraph (1) are-- (A) the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, which is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) any law generally applicable to units of the National Park System.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Management Entity.--The Mississippi Department of Archives and History shall be the management entity for the affiliated areas.</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the management entity for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated areas.</DELETED> <DELETED> (f) Limited Role of the Secretary.--Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) to acquire property at the affiliated areas;
and (B) Jefferson College, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
or</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) to assume financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the affiliated areas.</DELETED> <DELETED> (g) Management Plan.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the management entity, shall develop a general management plan for the affiliated areas in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Submission.--Not later than 3 years after the date of establishment of the affiliated areas, the Secretary shall submit the management plan developed under paragraph (1) to--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
(b) Map.-- (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of establishment of the affiliated areas, the Secretary shall prepare a map depicting the boundaries of the affiliated areas.
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
(2) Availability.--The map prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GRAND VILLAGE OF THE NATCHEZ INDIANS AS AN AFFILIATED AREA OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM.
(c) Administration.--The affiliated areas shall be managed in accordance with-- (1) this Act;
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
and (2) any law generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
(1) Affiliated area.--The term ``affiliated area'' means-- (A) the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi, established as an affiliated area of the National Park System by subsection (b)(1);
and (B) Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, established as an affiliated area of the National Park System under subsection (b)(2).
(2) Management entity.--The term ``management entity'' means the management entity for the affiliated areas designated by subsection (d).
(3) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Affiliated Areas, Adams County, Mississippi Proposed Boundaries'', numbered 964/194,653, and dated August 2024.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Establishment.-- (1) Grand village of the natchez indians.--To promote public appreciation of the significant historic contributions of the Natchez Indians, the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi, as generally depicted on the Map, is established as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
(2) Historic jefferson college.--On the date on which the Secretary determines that Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, as generally depicted on the Map, meets National Park Service criteria for designation as an affiliated area, Historic Jefferson College, shall be established as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
(3) Map.-- (A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the establishment of an affiliated area in accordance with this section, the Secretary shall prepare a map depicting the boundaries of the applicable affiliated area.
(B) Availability.--The map prepared under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Administration.--The affiliated areas shall be managed in a manner consistent with-- (1) this section;
and (2) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.
(e) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the management entity for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated areas.
(e) Agreements.--The Secretary-- (1) may provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the management entity for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated areas;
(f) Limited Role of the Secretary.--Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary-- (1) to acquire property at the affiliated areas;
and (2) shall enter into an agreement with the management entity that delineates the roles and responsibilities for the management of the affiliated areas consistent with the policies and standards that apply to units of the National Park System.
(f) Limited Role of the Secretary.--Nothing in this section authorizes the Secretary-- (1) to acquire property at the affiliated areas;
(g) Management Plan.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the management entity, shall develop a general management plan for the affiliated areas in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
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(2) Submission.--Not later than 3 years after the date of establishment of the affiliated areas, the Secretary shall submit the management plan developed under paragraph (1) to-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
597 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
and (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
3241 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez Historical Park, and for other purposes.
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_______________________________________________________________________ November 21, 2024 Reported with an amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

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Who sponsors S 3241?
S 3241 is sponsored by Hyde-Smith, Cindy (Republican).
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This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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