Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act

This section formally designates the short title of the Act as the "Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act." This provides a clear, concise, and official name for the legislation, making it easily identifiable and referable in legislative discussions, public discourse, and official documents. It ensures that the bill can be cited and understood without needing to refer to its longer, more formal title.

This section outlines the dual objectives of the bill: first, to honor and remember the many residents of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, New York, who suffered and died from the AIDS epidemic. Second, it aims to educate future generations about the AIDS epidemic and its profound impact on the Fire Island communities in the State of New York.

This provision authorizes the Pines Foundation to establish and maintain the "Fire Island AIDS Memorial" within the Fire Island National Seashore. This authorization is subject to the Secretary of the Interior's approval regarding the memorial's design and exact location. Crucially, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of any federal funds for the design, procurement, preparation, installation, or maintenance of the Memorial, ensuring it will be funded privately.