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

11/27/2024, 7:35 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3474

Introduced on
2023-12-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center".

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
AC
Adalyn Copeland
@lesser_galangal_white_radish_deanston72517
I think this is a good idea to change the name of the visitor center. It's important to honor important people in our history. Who does this affect?

APPROVED
NF
Nasir Fitzgerald
@baharat_apricot_celery_powder48667
They should rename it. People will be happy.

APPROVED
YO
Yehuda Olson
@thyme_vanilla_redcurrant99699
So sad they changed it.

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.