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Union Calendar No. 707 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1584 
[Report No. 118–866] 
To establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 14, 2023 
Mr. LALOTA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
DECEMBER 12, 2024 
Additional sponsors: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. HIMES, Mr. 
D’ESPOSITO, Mr. LAWLER, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. LEE 
of California, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. THANEDAR, Mr. CARSON, 
and Ms. MALLIOTAKIS 
DECEMBER 12, 2024 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole 
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 14, 2023] 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PLUM ISLAND SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a spe-
cial resource study of the study area. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under sub-
section (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) evaluate the national significance of the 
study area; 
(2) determine the suitability and feasibility of 
designating the study area as a unit administered by 
the Department of the Interior; 
(3) consider other alternatives for preservation, 
protection, and interpretation of the study area by the 
Federal Government, State or local governmental en-
tities, or private and nonprofit organizations; 
(4) consult with interested Federal agencies, 
State or local governmental entities, private and non-
profit organizations, or any other interested individ-
uals; and 
(5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acqui-
sition, development, interpretation, operation, and 
maintenance associated with the alternatives consid-
ered. 
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(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The study required under sub-
section (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 
100507 of title 54, United States Code. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
on which funds are first made available to carry out the 
study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Sen-
ate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House 
of Representatives a report that describes— 
(1) the findings and conclusions of the study; 
and 
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(2) STUDY AREA.—The term ‘‘study area’’ means 
the Federal property commonly known as ‘‘Plum Is-
land’’ in the State of New York, including— 
(A) the Orient Point facility; and 
(B) all real and personal property and 
transportation assets that support— 
(i) Plum Island operations; and 
(ii) access to Plum Island. 
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Union Calendar No. 707 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1584 
[Report No. 118–866] 
A BILL 
To establish Plum Island, New York, as a national 
monument. 
DECEMBER 12, 2024 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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