# 97-s-2218: A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York.

97-s-2218, A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York., is a 97th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] (R-NY); status Became Public Law No: 97-232. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 97-s-2218
- Congress: 97
- Title: A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 97-232.
- Introduced: 1982-03-16
- Sponsor: Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A bill to provide for the development and improvement of the recreation facilities and programs of Gateway National Recreation Area through the use of funds obtained from the development of methane gas resources within the Fountain Avenue Landfill site by the City of New York.

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## Sources
- [97-s-2218 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2218)

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- [97-sjres-50: A joint resolution designating July 17, 1981 as "National P.O.W. - M.I.A.Recogn…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/97-sjres-50)
- [97-sjres-28: A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's Hi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/97-sjres-28)
- [97-sjres-64: A joint resolution designating August 13, 1981, as "National Blinded Veterans R…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/97-sjres-64)
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