Bill · S. 3878· Senate(119-S-3878)
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.
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, as affiliated areas of the National Park System. The Grand Village is to be established to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions of the Natchez Indians. The establishment of Historic Jefferson College is contingent upon the Secretary determining it meets National Park Service criteria. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is designated as the management entity for these areas. The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements for financial assistance regarding marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation. However, the Secretary is not authorized to acquire property or assume financial responsibility for operation, maintenance, or management.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill recognizes and promotes the historic contributions of the Natchez Indians through the establishment of an affiliated area.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians as an affiliated area to promote appreciation of their historic contributions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill allows for financial assistance for the preservation of the designated historic areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Heritage: The establishment of the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians is intended to promote public appreciation of the significant historic contributions of the Natchez Indians (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Financial Assistance for Preservation: The Secretary may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to provide financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated areas (Section 1(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Federal Support: The Secretary is explicitly prohibited from acquiring property at the affiliated areas or assuming financial responsibility for their operation, maintenance, or management (Section 1(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 7/23/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
- 6/10/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi