HR 2258119th CongressIn Committee

To designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum, located in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.

Introduced: Mar 21, 2025

Standard Summary

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This bill would designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. By naming the museum a national museum, the bill would require that references to the museum in any federal law, map, regulation, document, or record refer to the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. The measure does not authorize funding, create new federal programs, or alter governance of the museum; it is a designation only. The sponsor is Rep. Golden of Maine, and the bill was introduced March 21, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Key Points

1Designates the Maine Forest and Logging Museum (Bradley, Maine) as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.
2Any reference in federal law, maps, regulations, documents, records, or other papers must use the new name.
3The bill does not provide funding or establish federal management or oversight of the museum.
4No changes to ownership, governance, or operational requirements are specified beyond the designation.
5Introduced in the House by Mr. Golden of Maine and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Maine Forest and Logging Museum and its local community (Bradley, Maine), including educational programs and tourism tied to the museum.Secondary group/area affected: Federal agencies and officials who reference the institution in official documents; potential for future federal recognition or partnerships.Additional impacts: Brand and visibility implications for the museum, potential but unspecified opportunities for federal partnerships or grants (not authorized by this bill), and the need to update references in federal materials to reflect the new name.

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