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Plum Island Preservation Study Act

USA119th CongressS-413| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Plum Island Preservation Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a comprehensive study of Plum Island in New York. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the suitability of designating all or a portion of the island as a unit of the National Park System or the National Wildlife Refuge System , or to explore alternative means of protecting its valuable resources. The study area encompasses the entire consolidated Federal asset, including the Orient Point facility and all supporting infrastructure. In conducting the study, the Secretary is required to assess the island's national significance, consult with various federal agencies, state and local entities, and private organizations, and identify detailed cost estimates for any proposed federal acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance. Ultimately, a report outlining the study's findings, conclusions, and the Secretary's recommendations must be submitted to Congress within three years of funding availability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5136
Plum Island Preservation Study Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5136
    Plum Island Preservation Study Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Plum Island Preservation Study Act

USA119th CongressS-413| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This bill, titled the Plum Island Preservation Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a comprehensive study of Plum Island in New York. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the suitability of designating all or a portion of the island as a unit of the National Park System or the National Wildlife Refuge System , or to explore alternative means of protecting its valuable resources. The study area encompasses the entire consolidated Federal asset, including the Orient Point facility and all supporting infrastructure. In conducting the study, the Secretary is required to assess the island's national significance, consult with various federal agencies, state and local entities, and private organizations, and identify detailed cost estimates for any proposed federal acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance. Ultimately, a report outlining the study's findings, conclusions, and the Secretary's recommendations must be submitted to Congress within three years of funding availability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5136
Plum Island Preservation Study Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5136
    Plum Island Preservation Study Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted