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Down East Remembrance Act

4/2/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2217

Bill 119 HR 2217, also known as the "North Carolina Creeks Memorial Act," aims to designate six creeks in North Carolina in honor of the lives lost in a tragic plane crash that occurred in Carteret County on February 13, 2022. The bill seeks to pay tribute to the individuals who lost their lives in this devastating event by naming these creeks after them.

In addition to honoring the victims of the plane crash, the bill also serves other purposes that are not explicitly stated in the summary. The naming of these creeks is intended to serve as a lasting memorial to the lives lost and to provide a sense of closure and remembrance for the families and loved ones of the victims.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 2217 is a bipartisan effort to commemorate the lives lost in the Carteret County plane crash and to ensure that their memory lives on through the naming of these creeks in their honor.

Current Status of Bill HR 2217

Bill HR 2217 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2217 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025.  Bill HR 2217's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2217

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2217

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2217

To designate six creeks in North Carolina in honor of the lives lost in a plane crash in Carteret County, North Carolina, on February 13, 2022, and for other purposes.
To designate six creeks in North Carolina in honor of the lives lost in a plane crash in Carteret County, North Carolina, on February 13, 2022, and for other purposes.

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