 In 2003, federal funding for another $100,000 came from the National Park Services "Save America’s Treasures Act" and it was endorsed by Senators Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman.Delays in the appropriation of funding delayed the second phase of the structural restoration until June 2005; and the work was conducted from July through early November.The relighting and re-dedication of the lighthouse was held on October 15, 2006.