Senate Bill 3878
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 12, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3878
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 12, 2026
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07/23/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
07/23/2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
06/10/2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
02/12/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
02/12/2026
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jul 24, 2026 1:21:14 PM