Bill 119 HR 2549, also known as the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act, authorizes the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial. The memorial will serve as a tribute to those who have been affected by the AIDS epidemic, particularly in the Fire Island community.
The bill also includes provisions for the maintenance and upkeep of the memorial, as well as guidelines for its design and construction. Additionally, the bill allows for the use of federal funds to support the establishment of the memorial.
Overall, the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act aims to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives to AIDS, and to raise awareness about the impact of the epidemic on the Fire Island community.