Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why This Matters
This bill creates a national historical park in New York to preserve the history of Holocaust refugees who lived at Fort Ontario. It aims to educate future generations about this important part of history.
If you care about preserving history, this bill helps create a national park dedicated to Holocaust refugees.
Who this affects
Holocaust survivors · Holocaust descendants · Visitors interested in history
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York.
2The park will honor the 982 World War II refugees housed at Fort Ontario from 1944 to 1946.
3The Secretary of the Interior will oversee the park's administration and management.
4The park's boundaries will include land acquired for this purpose.
5The Secretary can make agreements to enhance educational services and public access.
