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Fort San Gerónimo Protection: New National Park Area in Puerto Rico

This act establishes Fort San Gerónimo del Boquerón in Puerto Rico as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This means the fort will be managed to protect its historical and cultural value, with potential financial and technical support for its maintenance and promotion. For citizens, this implies better access to historical heritage and tourism development in the region, without affecting private property rights.
Key points
Fort San Gerónimo del Boquerón in Puerto Rico becomes part of the National Park System, ensuring its protection and development.
The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture will manage the fort, with potential financial support from the U.S. government.
The act does not affect the rights of private property owners near the fort or create buffer zones.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2444
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-04-12