This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York should be added to the existing Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of this expansion by consulting with state and local historic preservation officers, historical societies, tourism offices, and other relevant organizations and government agencies. The bill was introduced by Representatives Stefanik and Tonko in April 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The legislation does not specify a timeline or budget for the study, leaving those details to be determined through the normal appropriations process. If approved, the study would provide the groundwork for a potential future decision to expand this heritage area designation to include these two additional counties in the Hudson River Valley region.
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