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Fort Ontario Study Act

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 46

Bill 115 hr 46, also known as the Fort Ontario Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. The study will assess the national significance of the site and evaluate the feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

Fort Ontario is a historic military fort that played a significant role in various conflicts throughout American history. The study will examine the fort's historical and cultural significance, as well as its potential for preservation and interpretation. It will also consider the economic impact of designating Fort Ontario as a national park unit.

The bill specifies that the study must be completed within three years of the enactment of the legislation. The Secretary of the Interior will submit a report to Congress detailing the findings and recommendations of the study. Overall, the Fort Ontario Study Act aims to assess the importance of Fort Ontario and determine whether it should be designated as a national park unit. This legislation highlights the importance of preserving and honoring our nation's history for future generations.

Current Status of Bill HR 46

Bill HR 46 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2017. Bill HR 46 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2017.  Bill HR 46's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-255. as of October 9, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 46

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 46

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

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Brynn O'Brien

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10 months ago

Ugh, can someone explain this HR Bill 46 thing to me? I heard it's about studying Fort Ontario, but like, why tho? Sounds like a waste of time and money to me. Can't they focus on more important stuff? #confused #politics #HRBill46