Act Commemorating the LITE

This bill, known as the Act Commemorating the LITE, officially redesignates the Edison National Historic Site in New Jersey as the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. By elevating its status within the National Park System, the legislation provides a more permanent framework for preserving the laboratory and home where Thomas Edison developed groundbreaking inventions like the phonograph and the motion picture camera.

For the public, this change ensures the continued protection of Edison’s historical artifacts and allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire additional nearby land from willing sellers to enhance the park. It also authorizes the government to enter into partnerships with private organizations to improve educational programs and site maintenance, ensuring that the legacy of American innovation remains accessible to visitors and students for generations to come.