Fort Ontario National Monument Establishment Act
This bill establishes the Fort Ontario National Monument in New York to preserve and interpret the history of 982 World War II refugees housed at the site from 1944 to 1946. It defines the monument's boundary using a specific map from a 2024 study and requires the Secretary of the Interior to acquire sufficient land before formal establishment. The monument will be managed under National Park System rules, with provisions for cooperative agreements to interpret the site and maintain nearby properties, while preserving existing public access to athletic facilities on the land. The law mandates a management plan within three years and emphasizes protecting the historical significance of the refugee experience.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Sep 12, 2024
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Sep 12, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Sep 12, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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