Bill Summary
This bill, known as the "Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act", authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The purpose of the memorial is to honor and commemorate the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, as well as the civilians who have made sacrifices in this ongoing conflict. The bill also outlines potential locations for the memorial and states that it must comply with the Commemorative Works Act, which governs the establishment of memorials on federal land. This legislation highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the sacrifices made in the Global War on Terrorism and includes measures to ensure the appropriate location and execution of the memorial.
Possible Impacts
1. The construction of a Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall could have a positive impact on the families and loved ones of those who served and sacrificed in the conflict. It could serve as a physical symbol of remembrance and honor, providing a place for people to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made.
2. The location of the memorial within the Reserve could potentially have an impact on other planned or potential development projects within the area. This could lead to conflicts and debates between different groups and stakeholders, such as environmentalists, local residents, and government officials, who may have different priorities for the use of the land.
3. The authorization of the memorial could also have financial implications for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation and the government. The construction and maintenance of the memorial will require funding and resources, which may impact the allocation of funds for other projects or programs. Additionally, the use of Federal land for the memorial may lead to debates over the use of public funds and resources.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5046 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5046
To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to
commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on
active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 12, 2019
Mr. Crow (for himself, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. Bacon,
Mr. Gallego, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Golden, Mr.
Mast, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Baird, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr.
Panetta, Mr. Steube, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Rose of New York, Mr.
Loudermilk, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Kinzinger, Mrs.
Luria, Mr. Riggleman, Ms. Spanberger, Mr. Young, Ms. Sherrill, Mr.
Stewart, Mr. Guthrie, and Mr. Banks) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to
commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on
active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial
Location Act''
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Nearing two decades after the September 11 attacks
against the United States, America continues the Global War on
Terrorism, at great personal cost to men and women serving on
active duty in the Nation's Armed Forces and to those whose
support they depend upon to fulfill their duties.
(2) Civil servants from Federal agencies, the intelligence
community, local emergency responders, and other civilian
support personnel have made significant sacrifices in their
service in the Global War on Terrorism.
(3) Honoring the losses endured by these individuals and
their families, in 2017 Congress unanimously passed and the
President signed Public Law 115-51, which allowed the Global
War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial to
the fallen on Federal land in the District of Columbia.
(4) Given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism
as the longest-running conflict in United States history and
the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in these operations, it
is appropriate to locate the memorial to the Global War on
Terrorism within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to
the Nation's major armed conflicts.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL LOCATION.
(a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40,
United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may
establish a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the
Reserve.
(b) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at one of the
following sites, as identified in and consistent with the document
known as ``The Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':
(1) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate
Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.
(2) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate
Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.
(3) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70
in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.
(c) Commemorative Works Act.--Except as otherwise provided by
subsections (a) and (b), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the
Memorial.
(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section, the following
definitions apply--
(1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National
Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (a).
(2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given
that term in 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code.
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