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.

Senate Bill

S. 3878

119th 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.

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Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

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Summary

This bill would designate two historic sites in Mississippi—the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College—as affiliated areas of the National Park System. Affiliated areas receive recognition and some support from the National Park Service but remain under their current ownership and management rather than becoming full national parks.

Latest Action

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

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

ChamberSenate

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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.

This bill would designate two historic sites in Mississippi—the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College—as affiliated areas of the National Park System. Affiliated areas receive recognition and some support from the National Park Service but

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This bill would designate two historic sites in Mississippi—the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College—as affiliated areas of the National Park System. Affiliated areas receive recognition and some support from the National Park Service but remain under their current ownership and management rather than becoming full national parks.

Bill Number: 3878
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 3878
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This bill would designate two historic sites in Mississippi—the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College—as affiliated areas of the National Park System. Affiliated areas receive recognition and some support from the National Park Service but remain under their current ownership an

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would designate two historic sites in Mississippi—the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College—as affiliated areas of the National Park System. Affiliated areas receive recognition and some support from the National Park Service but remain under their current ownership and management rather than becoming full national parks.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
The bill would also establish Jefferson College as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
Affiliated areas receive official recognition and technical assistance from the National Park Service while remaining under local or state ownership.
Both sites are located in Mississippi and have historical significance to the region.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect visitors to these two Mississippi historic sites, who may see improved preservation efforts and educational programs. The sites' current managers would gain access to National Park Service expertise and resources while retaining ownership and day-to-day control. Local communities could benefit from increased tourism and national recognition of their historical landmarks.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3878, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3878

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