Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act

H.R. 2609, the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a formal study to determine if the Niagara Falls region in New York is suitable for designation as a National Heritage Area. This study evaluates the area's cultural, historical, and natural resources to see if they meet federal criteria for preservation and promotion. For local citizens, this bill represents the first step toward potentially receiving federal technical assistance and funding to support heritage tourism, historic preservation, and economic development in the region.