Don Young Recognition Act
Jan 5, 2023
Statute: 136 Stat. 6286
Became law: Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
Statute: 136 Stat. 6286
Became law: Jan 5, 2023
Summary
Names a mountain, a job center, and a federal office building in Alaska after the late Representative Don Young to recognize his long service.
What problem does this solve?
Representative Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in Congress, passed away without a formal federal recognition of his extensive service to Alaska. This law creates a lasting tribute by naming a mountain and two federal buildings in Alaska in his honor.
What does this law do?
Renames Mount Cerberus to Mount Young
Changes the name of the 2,598-foot volcanic peak known as 'Mount Cerberus' on Semisopochnoi Island, Alaska, to 'Mount Young'.
Renames Alaska Job Corps Center
Designates the Job Corps center located in Palmer, Alaska, as the 'Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center'.
Who does this affect?
- Residents of Alaska
- Federal agencies managing geographic names and properties
What is the real world impact?
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Honors a long-serving public figure
Provides a lasting tribute to Representative Don Young, who served as Alaska's sole representative in the House for 49 years. Naming landmarks and buildings after influential figures is a common way for Congress to honor their legacy and contributions to the nation and their state.
When does this start?
The building and job center renamings take effect on January 5, 2023, with the mountain renaming required within 30 days of that date.