S5099-118

Reported

To prescribe requirements relating to the management of the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 18, 2024

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 16, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Mandates permanent protection of Plum Island, New York for ecological conservation and historical preservation. Requires GSA to create a management plan in consultation with federal, state, and local stakeholders.

Who Benefits and How

  • Conservation and historical preservation advocates achieve permanent protection
  • Local communities gain preserved cultural and natural heritage
  • Wildlife and ecosystems receive permanent habitat protection

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • GSA must lead management planning process
  • Federal government foregoes potential sale proceeds from the property
  • DHS loses ability to redevelop former animal disease research site

Key Provisions

  • Permanent protection for ecological and historical purposes
  • GSA initiates management plan within 180 days
  • Annual progress reports to Congress until plan completed
  • Must consult federal, state agencies and stakeholders
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 17:07

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Requires permanent preservation of Plum Island, NY for ecological conservation and historical preservation

Policy Domains

Conservation Historic Preservation Public Lands

Legislative Strategy

"Permanently protect Plum Island from development"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Conservation Historic Preservation
Actor Mappings
"the_administrator"
→ GSA Administrator

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