S. 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.
S. 3878 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 12, 2026, sponsored by Cindy Hyde-Smith with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489. (Jul 23, 2026)
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- S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
- H.R. 2815: Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
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