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US HB2549

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garbarino

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Pines Foundation to establish and maintain the "Fire Island AIDS Memorial" at Fire Island National Seashore to honor residents of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, New York, who died from AIDS

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for designing, procuring, preparing, installing, or maintaining the memorial; only non-federal contributions may be used

  • Permits the National Park Service Director to allow the memorial to be located along the walkway between Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, adjacent to the Carrington House

  • Requires the final memorial design to be approved by the National Park Service Director

  • Aims to educate future generations about the AIDS epidemic and its impact on Fire Island communities

Legislative Description

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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