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HR 1550119th CongressIntroduced

Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

Introduced: Feb 25, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
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This bill is a straightforward renaming action. It redesignates Saratoga National Historical Park as “Saratoga National Battlefield Park” and directs that any reference to the old name in laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records be treated as a reference to the new name. The act is otherwise non-substantive: it does not modify park management, funding, authority, or status, and does not add or remove programs or protections. The short title is the Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act, a nod to the historical significance of the Saratoga battlefield. The bill has passed the House and, as of the provided text, has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Key Points

  • 1Redesignates Saratoga National Historical Park as “Saratoga National Battlefield Park.”
  • 2All references to the old name in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other United States records shall be deemed references to the new name.
  • 3The act’s short title is the “Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act.”
  • 4The measure contains no changes to park management, funding, or status beyond the renaming.
  • 5The renaming is intended to reflect the historical significance of the Saratoga battlefield as a turning point in American history.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: National Park Service and visitors to Saratoga National Battlefield Park, along with federal agencies tasked with maintaining and referencing the park in official materials.Secondary group/area affected: Federal legal and regulatory documents, maps, and records that reference the park by name; signage, brochures, websites, and educational materials will require updates to reflect the new designation.Additional impacts: Minimal fiscal impact due to administrative name changes; potential minor costs for updating signage, maps, and official references; no changes to management, funding, or programming are introduced.
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