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Authorizing Private Establishment of Fire Island AIDS Memorial on National Seashore.

This Act authorizes a private foundation to establish and maintain the Fire Island AIDS Memorial within the Fire Island National Seashore boundaries in New York. The memorial aims to honor residents who died from the AIDS epidemic and educate future generations about its historical impact. Crucially, the law mandates that all costs for the memorial must be covered by non-Federal, private funds, ensuring no burden on federal taxpayers.
Key points
Allows a private organization (Pines Foundation) to build a memorial honoring AIDS victims within the Fire Island National Seashore.
Federal taxpayer money cannot be used for the design, construction, or maintenance of the memorial.
The final design and specific location must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
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Print number: 118_S_3534
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3534.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows a private organization (Pines Foundation) to build a memorial honoring AIDS victims within the Fire Island National Seashore.
  • Federal taxpayer money cannot be used for the design, construction, or maintenance of the memorial.
  • The final design and specific location must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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