Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

# Summary of HR 1718: Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This legislation would establish a new National Historic Site dedicated to Justice Thurgood Marshall in Maryland. If passed, the site would preserve and interpret the legacy of Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a major civil rights figure. The bill would authorize the creation of a federally managed historic site similar to other national parks and monuments, allowing the public to visit and learn about Marshall's life and his contributions to American history and the fight against racial discrimination. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects Maryland residents and visitors who would have access to the historic site, as well as the National Park Service, which would oversee the new facility.

The bill designates land in Maryland (likely related to Marshall's birthplace or significant location in his life) as the official site and provides for its management and interpretation as a place of historical significance. **Current status:** As of now, HR 1718 is in the committee phase, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Kweisi Mfume, a Democrat from Maryland.