Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
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AI Government Intelligence™The Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act (S.2742) was a legislative proposal in the 118th Congress to create a national historical park dedicated to the Fort Ontario site, which served as a refugee shelter during the Holocaust. The bill aimed to recognize and preserve the historical significance of this location within the public lands framework. However, the bill did not advance through the legislative process and was held at the desk as of December 19, 2024, ultimately failing or expiring without enactment. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or implementation mechanisms.
This bill sought to establish a national historical park at Fort Ontario to commemorate its role as a Holocaust refugee shelter but did not progress in Congress and expired without becoming law.
- Proposed establishment of a national historical park at Fort Ontario focused on Holocaust refugee shelter history.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but was held at the desk and did not advance.
- No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of provisions or funding.
['Historians and educators focused on Holocaust and refugee history', 'Visitors and tourists interested in historical sites', 'National Park Service and related public land management agencies']
['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of funding sources and administrative responsibilities', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for establishing and maintaining the park are unknown', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms are not specified due to missing bill text']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. It was held at the desk as of December 19, 2024, and did not advance, resulting in a failed or expired status. No further legislative action was recorded.
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['Potential increased public awareness and education about Holocaust refugee history if the park were established', 'Possible economic benefits to local communities through tourism related to the historical park', 'Increased responsibilities and resource needs for the National Park Service in managing a new historical site']
Due to the lack of an official summary and full bill text, transparency is limited regarding the bill's specific provisions, funding mechanisms, and administrative details. This restricts the ability of stakeholders to fully evaluate the bill's implications and oversight requirements. The bill's status as held at the desk and eventual expiration indicates it did not receive substantive legislative consideration.
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