S1288Referred to Committee

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-03
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Democrat · NY · Senator
Votes with party: 60.4% (318 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-04-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish the Finger Lakes region in New York as a National Heritage Area, which means the federal government would help protect and promote the area's natural, cultural, and historical resources through funding and coordination with local communities. The designation would support tourism, preservation of historic sites, and environmental conservation in the region while allowing local landowners and communities to maintain control over their own property and decisions. The program would benefit visitors, local businesses, and residents interested in preserving the area's unique character and heritage.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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