Rep. Zeldin Statement on DHS Alternatives for Final Disposition of Plum Island Report

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Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, renewed his call on the U.S. Senate to act now to pass his legislation to stop the sale of Plum Island (H.R. 1887) in light of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) study on Plum Island that was just released.

Congressman Zeldin said, "The DHS report makes it clear that selling Plum Island to the highest bidder is the wrong answer for the economy, environment and local community. The DHS report that was just released lists some potential alternatives for the island, but reinforces the need for the Senate to act now to pass my bill to stop the sale of Plum Island (H.R. 1887). While my legislation previously passed the House, we are still waiting for the Senate to act on this important bill to pursue a better direction for Plum Island that would allow for continued research, public access and permanent preservation. I thank Senator Blumenthal for his leadership and partnership on this issue thus far and look forward to supporting his efforts however possible to see this legislation now passed in the Senate as well."

On May 16, 2016, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Zeldin's bill to stop the sale of Plum Island by the federal government to the highest bidder (H.R. 1887). The bill passed unanimously with strong bipartisan support.

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