Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

# Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 2549, the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act, would establish a national memorial on Fire Island, New York to commemorate individuals who died from AIDS/HIV. The bill authorizes the creation of this memorial site, which would serve as a place of remembrance for those lost to the disease and recognition of the communities most affected by the epidemic. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The memorial would primarily affect Fire Island residents and visitors, as well as the broader LGBTQ+ and AIDS advocacy communities who would use it as a space for remembrance. Fire Island has significant historical importance in LGBTQ+ history and the AIDS crisis, making it a symbolic location for such a memorial.

The bill would direct resources toward establishing and maintaining this commemorative site. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2549 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), whose district includes Fire Island.