Plum Island Preservation Act

# Plum Island Preservation Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Plum Island Preservation Act would protect Plum Island, located off the coast of Connecticut and New York, from development or sale. The bill aims to preserve the island as a historic and natural site rather than allow it to be converted to other uses. It would maintain congressional oversight of the island and its future management. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects federal property management decisions and would impact any potential future development or commercial use of Plum Island.

It also affects residents and communities in the New York and Connecticut area who have environmental or heritage interests in the island. **Current Status:** As of now, S 412 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in the Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in the current Congress but has not yet been scheduled for debate or a committee vote.