# 119-s-432: Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act

119-s-432, Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-432
- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-432
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would create the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York to preserve and interpret the experience of the 982 refugees housed there during World War II.** It would define the park boundary by a named map, set rules for acquiring land, and give the Secretary of the Interior authority to manage the unit and make local partnerships. - Local communities and visitors: The park would provide focused interpretation and education about the Fort Ontario refugees and require reasonable public access when projects involve non‑Federal land. - State and landowners: Land for the park could be donated, purchased with donated or appropriated funds, or exchanged, but land owned by the State or a political subdivision may only be accepted as a donation. - National Park Service and planning: The Secretary would administer the park under the laws that govern National Park System units and complete a general management plan within three fiscal years after funds are made available.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New Fort Ontario Holocaust Park: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York. It would honor and preserve the story of the 982 refugees housed there from August 1944 to February 1946. The park would not be established until the Secretary of the Interior determi…

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## Sources
- [119-s-432 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/432)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-432 (as of 2026-09-10).