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S1280Referred to Committee

Down East Remembrance Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-03
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
Republican · NC · Senator
Votes with party: 74.5% (783 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000476

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Ted Budd (R-NC)Original· 2025-04-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

2025-12-09

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-04-03

Plain-English Summary

This bill likely proposes to establish or designate a new national park, monument, or protected area in Maine's Down East region to preserve its natural resources and historical significance. The measure would affect how the land is managed and used, potentially restricting certain activities like logging or mining while allowing public recreation and conservation efforts. Local communities, outdoor enthusiasts, and environmental groups would be most directly impacted by any changes to land use in the region.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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Bills by the same sponsor or covering overlapping subjects.

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