Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Finger Lakes: National Heritage Area Designation
This bill is currently moving through the Senate after a committee voted to support it on June 10, 2026. It is now ready for the full Senate to consider, though no future votes have been scheduled yet. The bill remains active as it waits for the next step in the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has a strong lead sponsor, most individual heritage area bills are only passed as part of much larger conservation packages.
Key Points
- This bill would create the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in New York. It covers 14 counties including Cayuga, Monroe, Onondaga, and Tompkins.
- The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance would lead the project. They would have three years to create a plan to manage the area and protect its history and nature.
- National Heritage Areas get federal money and technical help from the National Park Service. This support would last for 15 years after the bill becomes law.
- The goal is to boost local tourism and preserve the unique culture and environment of the region. This designation does not change private property rights or local land use laws.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Data Sources
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