Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act

# Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia as a national historical park under the management of the National Park Service. Fort Monroe is a historic military installation with significance in American military history, as well as connections to important chapters in U.S. history related to race and civil rights. By designating it as a national park, the site would receive federal protection and funding for preservation and public education. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects visitors and educators interested in American history, the local Hampton, Virginia community, the National Park Service, and the Department of Defense (since Fort Monroe is currently a military property).

Public access and interpretive programs at the site could expand under federal park management. **Key Provisions & Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. The bill would transfer management responsibilities and establish protocols for preserving the fort's historical resources while maintaining any ongoing military or public uses.