Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2002

H.R. 4841 would establish a federal commission to coordinate the 400th-anniversary celebrations of the voyages of Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain, as well as the 200th anniversary of Robert Fulton’s first commercial steamboat trip. The commission would be responsible for planning and executing public programs, educational activities, and commemorative events that highlight the historical significance of these explorers and their impact on the Hudson River and Lake Champlain regions. For citizens, this legislation would result in organized historical exhibits, community festivals, and increased tourism initiatives aimed at preserving and sharing the maritime and colonial history of New York and Vermont.