Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025
In Committee
Introduced:Sep 10, 2025
Primary Sponsor
John Thune
Senator
Republican
SD
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
This bill would establish the Fort Ontario National Monument in Oswego, New York as part of the National Park System. The monument would preserve and interpret the history of the Indigenous people who lived on the land, the fort itself, and the refugees from World War II who were housed there.
Latest Action
Held at the desk.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would establish the Fort Ontario National Monument in Oswego, New York as part of the National Park System. The monument would preserve and interpret the history of the Indigenous people who lived on the land, the fort itself, and the refugees from World War II who were housed there.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Fort Ontario National Monument Establishment Act</strong></p><p>This bill establishes the Fort Ontario National Monument in Oswego, New York, as a unit of the National Park System.</p><p>The site shall preserve, protect, and interpret the history of (1) Indigenous people who once inhabited the land on which Fort Ontario is located, (2) Fort Ontario and its previous fortifications, and (3) refugees from World War II who were housed at Fort Ontario. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes the Fort Ontario National Monument as a new unit of the National Park System
Protects and interprets the history of the Indigenous people, Fort Ontario, and World War II refugees who lived there
Designates the site in Oswego, New York as the location for the new national monument
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would positively impact residents of Oswego, New York by preserving an important historical site and turning it into a national monument that could attract more visitors and tourism to the area. It would also benefit the general public by expanding the National Park System and providing more opportunities for people to learn about and appreciate American history.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
Geography and mapping
Monuments and memorials
New York State
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public-private cooperation
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2742, 119th Congress (2025). "Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2742
