S4218-118

Reported

To designate the visitor center for the First State National Historical Park to be located at the Sheriff's House in New Castle, Delaware, as the Thomas R. Carper Visitor Center.

118th Congress Introduced May 1, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Designates the visitor center at First State National Historical Park in New Castle, Delaware, as the Thomas R. Carper Visitor Center to honor the retiring senator.

Who Benefits and How

Senator Carpers legacy is honored through the naming. Delaware community gains recognition of their senators service. The park gains a named visitor center.

Who Bears the Burden and How

National Park Service incurs minimal signage and documentation costs. No significant burden on any party.

Key Provisions

  • Names visitor center after Senator Thomas R. Carper
  • Applies to current or future primary visitor center for the park
  • Requires all federal references to use new designation

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Names the First State National Historical Park visitor center in Delaware after Senator Thomas R. Carper

Who Benefits

  • Senator Carper
  • Delaware constituents

Who Bears Costs

  • NPS (minimal)

Key Policy Areas

National Parks, Commemorations

Primary Purpose

Names the First State National Historical Park visitor center in Delaware after Senator Thomas R. Carper

Policy Domains

National Parks Commemorations

Legislative Strategy

"Honor retiring senators service through facility naming"

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

May 1, 2024

Mr. Coons introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Commemorations

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