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H.R. 873Became Law

Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 18, 2017)

(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.

What just happenedAug 18, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8](R-WI)Sponsor
159 cosponsors64 D95 R
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  1. Aug 18, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Aug 18, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Aug 7, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Aug 7, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Aug 4, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Aug 3, 2017Floor

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

  7. Aug 3, 2017Floor17000

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

  8. Jul 31, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  9. Jul 28, 2017FloorH38310

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

  10. Jul 28, 2017FloorH37300

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

  11. Jul 28, 2017Floor8000

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

  12. Jul 28, 2017FloorH8D000

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

  13. Jul 28, 2017FloorH30000

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

  14. Jul 28, 2017FloorH30300

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

  15. Jul 28, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.

  16. Jul 28, 2017CommitteeH12200

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 28, 2017Committee5000

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jul 14, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  21. Feb 17, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. Feb 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Feb 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Feb 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 18, 201749

(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.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 3, 201782

(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.

Passed House without amendmentJul 28, 201781

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

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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2017

Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act

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.

Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act — Informed