A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center. | ChamberLight
Bills · S 1279
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1279Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because renaming a prominent public building is a way to honor individuals who have made important contributions to the state or nation. This bill specifically seeks to recognize George J. Mitchell by dedicating a key facility in Acadia National Park, a cherished natural resource in Maine, in his name, ensuring his legacy is acknowledged for generations.
If this bill becomes law, the primary visitor center will permanently carry a new name, publicly recognizing Senator Mitchell. If it doesn't pass, the center will retain its current name, Hulls Cove Visitor Center, and the opportunity for this specific form of public recognition for Senator Mitchell at Acadia National Park will not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park will be officially renamed the "George J. Mitchell Visitor Center."
This provision permanently changes the identity of a key public facility within a national park.
PROVISION 02
Any future primary visitor center that replaces the current Hulls Cove facility will also be designated as the "George J. Mitchell Visitor Center."
This ensures the new name's permanence and continuity, even if a new building is constructed.
PROVISION 03
All official government documents, maps, regulations, and records will be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures legal and administrative consistency across all federal references to the visitor center.
Voters should care about this bill because renaming a prominent public building is a way to honor individuals who have made important contributions to the state or nation. This bill specifically seeks to recognize George J. Mitchell by dedicating a key facility in Acadia National Park, a cherished natural resource in Maine, in his name, ensuring his legacy is acknowledged for generations.
If this bill becomes law, the primary visitor center will permanently carry a new name, publicly recognizing Senator Mitchell. If it doesn't pass, the center will retain its current name, Hulls Cove Visitor Center, and the opportunity for this specific form of public recognition for Senator Mitchell at Acadia National Park will not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park will be officially renamed the "George J. Mitchell Visitor Center."
This provision permanently changes the identity of a key public facility within a national park.
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Any future primary visitor center that replaces the current Hulls Cove facility will also be designated as the "George J. Mitchell Visitor Center."
This ensures the new name's permanence and continuity, even if a new building is constructed.
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All official government documents, maps, regulations, and records will be updated to reflect the new name.
This ensures legal and administrative consistency across all federal references to the visitor center.
GLOSSARY
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Redesignate
To officially change the name or designation of something.
Visitor Center
A building in a park or attraction that provides information, services, and sometimes exhibits for guests.
Acadia National Park
A national park located primarily on Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine.
Enacted
When a bill has been formally approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law by the President, making it official.
Successor
A person or thing that takes over a role, position, or property from another, in this context meaning a new building replacing an existing one.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
APR 3, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
APR 3, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.