S. 3878 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
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.
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
ReportedJun 10, 2026
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 58 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Policy area
- Native Americans: 73 of 1,099 bills became law, 113th–118th (6.6%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 75 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from introduced in senate to reported to senate · 454 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightGeography and mappingHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasLand transfersMississippi +1 more
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0
The bill status record lists no related bills.
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]