A bill to authorize the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes.
Latest action (20 Oct 1998): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 2646 would authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C., or the surrounding area, honoring disabled American veterans who served in the Armed Forces. The memorial's design, placement, and construction would have to comply with existing federal standards governing commemorative works on federal land in the capital region.
The bill specifies that the Foundation—not the federal government—would be responsible for raising funds and covering all costs of building and maintaining the memorial. No federal money could be used for these expenses. Any funds left over after construction and required maintenance costs are covered, or after the authorization period expires, would be turned over to the U.S. Treasury for deposit into an account designated for such purposes under existing law.
The bill primarily affects the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, which would gain legal authority to proceed with fundraising and planning, and disabled veterans, who would be the subject of the proposed memorial. It would also involve the National Park Service and other federal authorities that oversee commemorative works in Washington, D.C.
The bill was introduced by Senator John McCain on October 20, 1998, in the 105th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It did not receive a vote and did not become law before that Congress ended.
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Official summary
Authorizes the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor disabled American veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Prohibits Federal funds from being used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial.
Common questions
- What does S. 2646 do?
- S. 2646 would authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C., or the surrounding area, honoring disabled American veterans who served in the Armed Forces. The memorial's design, placement, and construction would have to comply with existing federal standards governing commemorative works on federal land in the capital region. The bill specifies that the Foundation—not the federal government—would be responsible for raising funds and covering all costs of building and maintaining the memorial. No federal money could be used for these expenses. Any funds left over after construction and required maintenance costs are covered, or after the authorization period expires, would be turned over to the U.S. Treasury for deposit into an account designated for such purposes under existing law. The bill primarily affects the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, which would gain legal authority to proceed with fundraising and planning, and disabled veterans, who would be the subject of the proposed memorial. It would also involve the National Park Service and other federal authorities that oversee commemorative works in Washington, D.C. The bill was introduced by Senator John McCain on October 20, 1998, in the 105th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It did not receive a vote and did not become law before that Congress ended.
- Has S. 2646 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Oct 1998, S. 2646 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2646?
- S. 2646 was sponsored by Sen. John McCain [R-AZ, 1987-2018] (Republican-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2646?
- Introduced (20 Oct 1998).
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