Bill > HR2549

This bill authorizes the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial at Fire Island National Seashore in New York, with two primary purposes: to honor and remember residents of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove who suffered and died from the AIDS epidemic, and to educate future generations about the impact of AIDS on these communities. The memorial would be located along the walkway between Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, near the Carrington House, and its final design must be approved by the Director of the National Park Service. Importantly, the bill strictly prohibits the use of federal funds for designing, procuring, preparing, installing, or maintaining the memorial, though the National Park Service Director may accept and use non-federal contributions for these purposes. The bill defines key terms such as "Director" (referring to the National Park Service Director), "Foundation" (the Pines Foundation), and "Memorial" (the Fire Island AIDS Memorial), and provides a framework for establishing a commemorative site that recognizes the significant loss and historical impact of the AIDS epidemic on this specific community.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2549/all-info