Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Mar 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
What this bill does
H.R. 1115, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, would authorize the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The bill specifies that the memorial could be located at one of three potential sites: Constitution Gardens, JFK Hockey Fields, or West Potomac Park, as identified in "The Memorials and Museums Master Plan." It also states that this memorial would be in addition to other existing memorials to major armed conflicts.
This legislation affects members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, as well as civil servants, intelligence community members, and emergency responders who made sacrifices during this period. The bill aims to commemorate and honor these individuals and their families.
As of its introduction on February 18, 2021, H.R. 1115 has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill would need to be considered and passed by this committee, and then by the full House of Representatives and the Senate, before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act
This bill authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the area of the National Mall.
Timeline
17 Mar 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1115 do?
- H.R. 1115, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, would authorize the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The bill specifies that the memorial could be located at one of three potential sites: Constitution Gardens, JFK Hockey Fields, or West Potomac Park, as identified in "The Memorials and Museums Master Plan." It also states that this memorial would be in addition to other existing memorials to major armed conflicts. This legislation affects members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, as well as civil servants, intelligence community members, and emergency responders who made sacrifices during this period. The bill aims to commemorate and honor these individuals and their families. As of its introduction on February 18, 2021, H.R. 1115 has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill would need to be considered and passed by this committee, and then by the full House of Representatives and the Senate, before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 1115 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1115. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1115?
- H.R. 1115 was sponsored by Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (D-CO), with 202 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1115?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (17 Mar 2021).
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