To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 118-175.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 6826 from the 118th Congress, designates the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center. The bill was introduced in the House and subsequently became Public Law No: 118-175 on December 23, 2024. The legislation falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. There is no official summary or full text available in the source data, but the title and latest action indicate the bill's purpose is to rename the visitor center in honor of Paul S. Sarbanes.
H.R. 6826 officially renames the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center, becoming law in late 2024.
- The bill designates the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine with a new name honoring Paul S. Sarbanes.
- The bill was introduced in the House and enacted as Public Law No: 118-175 on December 23, 2024.
- The legislation pertains to public lands and historic preservation, specifically related to a national monument and historic shrine.
['Visitors to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine', 'National Park Service, which manages the site', 'Historians and educators involved with the site', 'The legacy and recognition of Paul S. Sarbanes']
['No detailed implementation or cost information is provided in the source data.', 'The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or oversight provisions related to the renaming.', 'Potential administrative costs or logistical considerations for updating signage and materials are not addressed.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and successfully passed into law, as indicated by its designation as Public Law No: 118-175. It reflects a legislative action to honor an individual by renaming a federal visitor center within the National Park Service system. No additional legislative debate or controversy information is available in the source data.
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['Potential need for updates to signage, educational materials, and marketing related to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.', 'Increased public awareness or interest in Paul S. Sarbanes and his legacy through the naming.', 'Possible minor administrative workload increase for the National Park Service to effectuate the name change.']
The absence of full bill text and an official summary limits the ability to fully assess the scope, funding, and oversight provisions of the legislation. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed implementation plans and cost estimates related to the renaming. Monitoring how the National Park Service manages the renaming process could ensure accountability and proper use of resources.
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