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Studies Plum Island for National Protection
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Studies Plum Island for National Protection

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Why This Matters

This bill requires a study of Plum Island to explore options for its preservation and potential designation as a national park or wildlife refuge.

If you care about Plum Island, a study will be completed within three years to decide its future protection.
Who this affects
New York residents · Conservationists
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Secretary of the Interior will study Plum Island to see if it should become a national park or wildlife refuge.
  2. 2The study will assess the island's national significance and gather input from various stakeholders.
  3. 3The Secretary will estimate costs for any potential federal actions related to the island's protection.
  4. 4A report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to Congress within three years.
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Combating High Inflation Limiting Daycare Act of 2025 or the CHILD Act of 2025This bill increases the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care assistance program (generally known as a dependent care flexible spending account [FSA]). Under the bill, the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care FSA increases from $5,000 ($2,500 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) and is adjusted annually for inflation.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Donald Trump
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