Samuel de Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2004

This bill would establish a federal commission to help the states of New York and Vermont plan and fund activities marking the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1609 arrival in the Champlain Valley. The commission would provide technical and financial support to local communities to coordinate historical celebrations and educational programs highlighting the heritage of the Lake Champlain Basin. For citizens, this legislation would facilitate public events, tourism initiatives, and preservation efforts intended to honor the region’s cultural and colonial history.