S Bill 3474 A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center".

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-12-12

Bill 118 s 3474, also known as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to rename the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park in honor of George J. Mitchell, Jr. George J. Mitchell, Jr. is a former United States Senator from Maine who served from 1980 to 1995. He is known for his dedication to public service and his efforts to promote environmental conservation. The bill seeks to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center" to recognize his contributions to the state of Maine and his support for Acadia National Park. The renaming of the visitor center is intended to honor George J. Mitchell, Jr.'s legacy and to inspire future generations to follow in his footsteps. If passed, this legislation would officially change the name of the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center" and ensure that his contributions to public service and environmental conservation are remembered and celebrated at Acadia National Park.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

Alternative Names

A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center".

A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center".

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions