United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-51 1 R cosponsors

HR 873 — Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-51.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2017. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill authorizes a memorial for the Global War on Terrorism in Washington, D.C.

The bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to create a memorial honoring Armed Forces members who served in the Global War on Terrorism. No federal funds can be used for this project, and the Foundation is responsible for fundraising and expenses.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Sec. 2) This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The memorial shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expenses for the establishment of the memorial. The Foundation shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions and paying expenses to establish the memorial. If, upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial or upon the expiration of the legislative authority for the memorial, there remains a balance of funds that was received to establish it, the Foundation shall transmit such funds to the Department of the Interior for deposit into the National Park Foundation account.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text has been amended to clarify that the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial is established as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. Additionally, it specifies that the Association responsible for the memorial will handle contributions and the management of funds, including any excess funds after the memorial's establishment. This ensures that any remaining funds will be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit, maintaining oversight of financial resources related to the memorial.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 51] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 131 STAT.
873 Received in Senate (RDS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1003]] Public Law 115-51 115th Congress An Act To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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873 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2017 Received _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
18, - [H.R.
873]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act.
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1004]] SEC.
Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2017.
Approved August 18, 2017.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
KAREN L.
873:
HAAS, Clerk.
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No.
115-264 (Comm.
on Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
163 (2017):
July 28, considered and passed House.
Aug.
3, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-264.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-264.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.

  11. Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6543-6547)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 873.

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6543-6544)

  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6543-6544)

  16. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4895-4896)

  19. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4895-4896)

  20. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Presented to President.

  22. Presented to President.

  23. Signed by President.

  24. Signed by President.

  25. Became Public Law No: 115-51.

  26. Became Public Law No: 115-51.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 873 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Sec. 2) This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The memorial shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expenses for the establishment of the memorial. The Foundation shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions and paying expenses to establish the memorial. If, upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial or upon the expiration of the legislative authority for the memorial, there remains a balance of funds that was received to establish it, the Foundation shall transmit such funds to the Department of the Interior for deposit into the National Park Foundation account.
Who sponsors HR 873?
HR 873 is sponsored by Gallagher, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 873?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2017. Enacted.
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