Bill · H.R. 2549· House(119-HR-2549)
Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Garbarino
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act'', authorizes the Pines Foundation to create a memorial at Fire Island National Seashore. The goal is to honor residents of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove who died from the AIDS epidemic. It also seeks to educate future generations about the impact of the epidemic on these specific New York communities. The National Park Service Director will oversee the approval of the memorial's design and location. Finally, the act specifies that no federal funds can be used for the creation or upkeep of this memorial.
Yes
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+6
The bill honors community members lost to the AIDS epidemic and promotes historical education.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+5
The bill provides recognition and historical preservation for a community significantly impacted by the AIDS epidemic.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The bill authorizes the use of a specific area within the Fire Island National Seashore for a memorial.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Residents: The act seeks to honor and remember those in the Fire Island Pines and Cherry0 Grove communities who died from the AIDS epidemic (Section 2).
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Education: The bill aims to educate future generations regarding the AIDS epidemic and how it impacted the Fire Island communities in New York (Section 2).
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Memorial Creation: The Pines Foundation is authorized to establish and maintain a specific memorial at the Fire Island National Seashore (Section 4(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Federal Funds: Federal funds are prohibited from being used to design, procure, prepare, install, or maintain the memorial (Section 4(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House