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Plum Island Preservation Act (S. 5099)

Original title: Plum Island Preservation Act

December 16, 2024

environmental conservationhistoric preservationfederal propertyland managementNew York

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a permanent federal mandate to prioritize conservation over potential commercial or private development of Plum Island, impacting how the 840-acre site is managed and accessed in the future.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Administrator of General Services

The agency is legally required to initiate a management planning process and submit recurring reports to Congress.

Federal and State agencies

These entities are required to be consulted by the Administrator during the development of the management plan.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • Plum Island has historically been the site of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, and its future use has been a subject of debate for years. context

Summary

This bill mandates the permanent protection of Plum Island, New York, for ecological and historical conservation purposes. It requires the to develop a long-term management plan and provide regular progress reports to Congress.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill establishes a permanent federal mandate to prioritize conservation over potential commercial or private development of Plum Island, impacting how the 840-acre site is managed and accessed in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of this bill?
To ensure Plum Island is permanently protected for ecological and historical purposes rather than being sold or developed for other uses.
Who is responsible for managing the island under this bill?
The is tasked with creating a management plan in consultation with federal and state agencies.
Will there be public oversight of the planning process?
Yes, the Administrator is required to submit annual reports to multiple Congressional committees detailing the progress and outcomes of the planning process.

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Permanent Preservation Mandate

The bill explicitly moves the status of Plum Island from a potential asset for disposal to a permanently protected ecological and historical site.

Plum Island, New York

Connected Entities

organizationAdministrator of General Services“The Administrator is responsible for creating the management plan.”Map →
dateSeptember 18, 2024“Date the bill was introduced.”Map →
organizationCommittees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The committees responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body to which reports will be submitted.”Map →
personGillibrand“Senator Gillibrand co-sponsored the bill.”Map →
personSchumer“Senator Schumer co-sponsored the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittees on Energy and Natural Resources“The committees responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →
locationPlum Island“The specific federal property being protected.”Map →
personBlumenthal“Senator Blumenthal introduced the bill.”Map →
organizationSenate“The legislative body considering the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Accountability“The committees responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →
personMurphy“Senator Murphy co-sponsored the bill.”Map →
bill_number5099“The bill number.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz15
    Current news / social attention level

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