SHIELD Act of 2023

Senate Bill

S. 412

119th Congress

SHIELD Act of 2023

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Feb 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

D - CT

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would permanently protect Plum Island, New York (a federal property) for conservation, historical preservation, and public access. It requires the General Services Administration to start planning sessions within 180 days to develop a future management plan for the island. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the planning process until it's completed.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced2/5/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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SHIELD Act of 2023

This bill would permanently protect Plum Island, New York (a federal property) for conservation, historical preservation, and public access. It requires the General Services Administration to start planning sessions within 180 days to develop a future manageme

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This bill would permanently protect Plum Island, New York (a federal property) for conservation, historical preservation, and public access. It requires the General Services Administration to start planning sessions within 180 days to develop a future management plan for the island. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the planning process until it's completed.

Bill Number: 412
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: SHIELD Act of 2023
Bill Number: 412
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Summary: This bill would permanently protect Plum Island, New York (a federal property) for conservation, historical preservation, and public access. It requires the General Services Administration to start planning sessions within 180 days to develop a future management plan for the island. The bill also ma

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would permanently protect Plum Island, New York (a federal property) for conservation, historical preservation, and public access. It requires the General Services Administration to start planning sessions within 180 days to develop a future management plan for the island. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the planning process until it's completed.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Plum Island and its associated properties, including the Orient Point terminal, would be permanently preserved for ecological conservation, historical and cultural purposes, and public access.
The General Services Administration must begin formal planning sessions within 180 days, working with federal and state agencies, tribal governments, and other interested parties.
These planning sessions would create the foundation for a future ecological management plan for the island.
The Administrator must submit annual reports to Congress describing the planning process, participants, outcomes, and timeline until one year after the sessions are completed.
The bill reverses previous plans to sell Plum Island and instead commits to keeping it as protected federal property.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for managing Plum Island, particularly the General Services Administration and Department of Homeland Security. It also impacts New York state and local governments, tribal nations, conservation groups, and residents near Plum Island who have an interest in the island's future use. The bill would prevent the sale of the island to private buyers and ensure it remains accessible for conservation and public purposes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Historic sites and heritage areas

New York State

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

412, 119th Congress (2025). "SHIELD Act of 2023". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-412

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