WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-866) on a bill (H.R. 1584), which aims to establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Dec. 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 1584 is to establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION Located 100 miles east of New York City and appro  more