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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3036

9/11 Memorial Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 9, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

National 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Act

(Sec. 3) This bill designates the National September 11 Memorial located at the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, as a national memorial.

This memorial shall not be a unit of the National Park System.

(Sec. 4) The Department of the Interior may award a single grant per year through a competitive process to a tax-exempt, charitable nonprofit organization (eligible entity) for the operation and maintenance of any memorial located within the United States established to commemorate the events of and honor:

  • the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001; and
  • the victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993.

In awarding such grants, Interior shall give greatest weight in the selection of eligible entities using the following criteria:

  • experience in managing a public memorial that will benefit the largest number of visitors each calendar year;
  • experience in managing a memorial of significant size (four acres or more);
  • successful coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and local governments in the operation and management of the memorial;
  • the ability and commitment to use grant funds to enhance security at the memorial; and
  • the ability to use grant funds to increase the numbers of economically disadvantaged visitors to the memorial and surrounding areas.

The authority to award grants under this Act shall expire seven years after enactment of this Act.

What just happenedJun 15, 2016

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

Who’s behind it

Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3](R-NJ)Sponsor
84 cosponsors34 D50 R
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  1. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  2. Feb 10, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Feb 9, 2016FloorH38310

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

  4. Feb 9, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 12 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H634)

  5. Feb 9, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 12 (Roll no. 64).(text: CR H634)

  6. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H640)

  7. Feb 9, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Feb 9, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3036.

  9. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H634-637)

  10. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. MacArthur moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Feb 9, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.

  12. Feb 9, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-416.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Feb 9, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-416.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Sep 11, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  19. Aug 31, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  20. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 9, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

National 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Act

(Sec. 3) This bill designates the National September 11 Memorial located at the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, as a national memorial.

This memorial shall not be a unit of the National Park System.

(Sec. 4) The Department of the Interior may award a single grant per year through a competitive process to a tax-exempt, charitable nonprofit organization (eligible entity) for the operation and maintenance of any memorial located within the United States established to commemorate the events of and honor:

  • the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001; and
  • the victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993.

In awarding such grants, Interior shall give greatest weight in the selection of eligible entities using the following criteria:

  • experience in managing a public memorial that will benefit the largest number of visitors each calendar year;
  • experience in managing a memorial of significant size (four acres or more);
  • successful coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and local governments in the operation and management of the memorial;
  • the ability and commitment to use grant funds to enhance security at the memorial; and
  • the ability to use grant funds to increase the numbers of economically disadvantaged visitors to the memorial and surrounding areas.

The authority to award grants under this Act shall expire seven years after enactment of this Act.

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2015

National 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Act

This bill designates the National September 11 Memorial located at the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, as a national memorial.

The Department of the Interior may award a grant of not more than $25 million each fiscal year to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the memorial.

9/11 Memorial Act — Informed