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HR8931FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Renaming Saratoga National Historical Park

Original title: To redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

December 18, 2024

National ParksFederal LandSaratogaHistorical Preservation

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

This change updates the official designation of a federal site, requiring all government records and signage to be adjusted to reflect the new name of the Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

National Park Service

The agency must update all official maps, signage, and records to reflect the new name.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • Saratoga National Historical Park is located in Stillwater, New York, and commemorates the Battles of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War. context

Summary

This bill officially changes the name of the Saratoga National Historical Park to the Saratoga National Battlefield Park. All official federal documents, maps, and regulations will be updated to reflect this new name.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change affect how I visit the park?
The bill only changes the official name of the park; it does not mention any changes to park operations, access, or visitor services.
Do I need to update my own personal documents?
The bill specifies that references in federal laws, maps, and government records will be updated, but it does not impose requirements on private citizens.

Why It Matters

This change updates the official designation of a federal site, requiring all government records and signage to be adjusted to reflect the new name of the Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

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Administrative Redesignation

The bill focuses exclusively on nomenclature rather than operational or funding changes for the park.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Natural Resources“Committee reviewing the bill”Map →
locationSaratoga National Battlefield Park“New name for the park”Map →
locationSaratoga National Historical Park“Park currently designated”Map →
organization118th Congress“Congress session”Map →
organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →
personMr. Tonko“Bill sponsor”Map →
bill_number8931“Bill identification number”Map →
personMs. Stefanik“Bill sponsor”Map →

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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