Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act

S 4259, the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Lahaina, Maui (in Hawaii), should be designated as a National Heritage Area. The study will assess the area’s suitability and feasibility, involving consultation with Hawaii state officials, local historic preservation groups, tourism offices, and other relevant organizations. This bill does not create the heritage area or change current policies - it only authorizes a preliminary study to determine if designation is appropriate. The study area is specifically defined as the census-designated place of Lahaina in Maui County.