National Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025

Sponsor: Josh Hawley (Republican-MO)December 16, 2025

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New national sites would honor Holocaust refugees and Winston Churchill.

This bill would create a new national historical park in New York. It would tell the stories of Holocaust refugees. The bill would also name a Missouri museum about Winston Churchill as a National Historic Landmark. These steps would help protect and share important history with the public.

What Would Change

Currently, the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter is not a national park, and America's National Churchill Museum is not a National Historic Landmark. If this bill passes, Fort Ontario would become a National Historical Park, preserving the stories of 982 World War II refugees. The Churchill Museum would become a National Historic Landmark, gaining federal recognition and potential support for its historical resources.

Key Provisions

Creates the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York.
Designates America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark.
Lets the National Park Service manage the new Fort Ontario park and acquire land for it through donation or purchase.
Requires the government to study the Churchill Museum landmark to consider options for its future protection and interpretation.
Allows the government to partner with state, local, and private groups to offer educational programs and protect historical resources at both sites.

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National Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025

What Would Change

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