This bill renames the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, calling it the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center, honoring the longtime Maine senator. The designation would also apply to any future replacement facility that serves as the park's main visitor center. Any official references in federal laws, maps, documents, or records to the current center would automatically be updated to reflect the new name. The bill mainly affects park signage, federal documentation, and public recognition rather than park operations or visitor services. It was introduced by Senator King, cosponsored by Senator Collins, and has been reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with minor amendments, including a title change, ahead of full Senate consideration. There is no funding attached to this measure beyond routine administrative costs of updating signage and records.
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