Bill · S. 412· Senate(119-S-412)
Plum Island Preservation Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Plum Island Preservation Act aims to establish requirements for managing the Federal asset known as Plum Island, New York. The bill seeks to protect Plum Island and its associated properties, including the Orient Point terminal and facilities, in perpetuity. This protection is intended for ecological conservation, historical and cultural heritage, and maintaining access. To achieve this, the Administrator of General Services must initiate formal visioning sessions within 180 days of enactment. These sessions will involve consultation with various federal, state, and tribal stakeholders to form an ecological management plan. Additionally, the Administrator is required to submit regular reports to specific Senate and House committees regarding the progress of this process.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill requires Plum Island to be protected in perpetuity for ecological conservation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires the Administrator to submit regular reports to specific Congressional committees regarding the management process.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill mandates that the Administrator consult with Tribal governments in the management planning process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ecological and Historical Protection: The bill mandates that Plum Island and its associated properties be protected in perpetuity for ecological conservation and the discovery and celebration of historical and cultural heritage (Section 2, subsection a).
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Public Access: The legislation aims to ensure the maintenance of access to Plum Island (Section 2, subsection a).
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Stakeholder Collaboration: The Administrator is required to consult with a wide range of groups, including the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Interior, relevant Federal and State agencies, and Tribal governments, to create an ecological management plan (Section 2, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York