Bill Summary
This bill, enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, authorizes the Embassy of France in Washington, DC to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union. The bill outlines Monnet's background and achievements, including his role in founding the European Union and his efforts to promote European cooperation. It also provides definitions and guidelines for the establishment of the commemorative work, including compliance with standards and the prohibition of federal funds. Any excess funds received will be deposited in an account for memorials. The bill also requires a determination of budgetary effects for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.
Possible Impacts
1. The commemorative work established in honor of Jean Monnet could be seen as a symbol of the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and France, potentially strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.
2. The prohibition on the use of federal funds for the establishment of the commemorative work may limit the resources available to the Embassy of France, potentially affecting the scope and design of the project.
3. The establishment of the commemorative work, along with the information provided in the bill, may also increase public awareness and recognition of Jean Monnet's contributions to European peace and unity, potentially shaping public perceptions of historical figures and international relations.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3579 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3579
To authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, to establish a
commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to
honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace
between European nations and establishing the European Union, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 3, 2022
Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Boozman) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, to establish a
commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to
honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace
between European nations and establishing the European Union, 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. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) the United States and France share a long and mutually
beneficial relationship;
(2) the relationship between the United States and France
is built on a shared commitment to the values of democracy,
human rights, the rule of law, security, and prosperity;
(3) France is--
(A) a key North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally;
and
(B) an important bilateral economic partner to the
United States;
(4) Jean Monnet was a French diplomat who played an
influential role in--
(A) the founding of the European Union; and
(B) restoring and maintaining peace throughout
Europe;
(5) Jean Monnet served as Deputy Secretary-General of the
League of Nations, the first worldwide intergovernmental
organization established to maintain world peace;
(6) Jean Monnet served as Chair of the Anglo-French
Coordinating Committee during World War II to unite British and
French war efforts;
(7) after France surrendered to Germany on June 22, 1940,
Jean Monnet served on the British Purchasing Commission to
facilitate the production and purchase of armaments for the war
effort;
(8) Jean Monnet--
(A) served as an advisor to President Franklin D.
Roosevelt; and
(B) played a critical role in the United States by
providing necessary armaments and aid to European
allies during World War II;
(9) Jean Monnet led the development and implementation of
the Modernization and Re-equipment Plan, which spurred economic
recovery in France after World War II;
(10) Jean Monnet co-authored the Schuman Declaration--
(A) that--
(i) bound together French and German
industries after World War II to revitalize the
European economy and ensure peace; and
(ii) led to the establishment of the
European Coal and Steel Community; and
(B) the date of enactment of which, May 9, has been
adopted as ``Europe Day'' by the European Union;
(11) Jean Monnet served as the first president of the High
Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community;
(12) Jean Monnet founded the Action Committee for the
United States of Europe, which is recognized as having laid the
foundation for the establishment of the European Union;
(13) on April 2, 1976, the European Council of the European
Union presented the first ever Honorary Citizen of Europe award
to Jean Monnet for his extraordinary efforts to promote
European cooperation;
(14) in 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson presented Jean
Monnet with the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and
(15) Jean Monnet--
(A) had a residence near Rock Creek Park in
Washington, DC;
(B) enjoyed taking long walks through Rock Creek
Park;
(C) affectionately referred to Rock Creek Park as
``my park''; and
(D) claimed that long walks through Rock Creek Park
helped him to think and develop plans to achieve peace
and unity in Europe.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Embassy.--The term ``Embassy'' means the Embassy of
France in Washington, DC.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(c) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--The Embassy may establish a commemorative
work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its
environs to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean
Monnet with respect to--
(A) restoring peace between European nations; and
(B) establishing the European Union.
(2) Compliance with standards for commemorative works.--The
establishment of the commemorative work under this section
shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United
States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works
Act'').
(3) Prohibition on the use of federal funds.--
(A) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to
pay any expense of the establishment of the
commemorative work under this section.
(B) Responsibility of the embassy of france in
washington, dc.--The Embassy shall be solely
responsible for the acceptance of contributions for,
and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment
of the commemorative work under this section.
(4) Deposit of excess funds.--
(A) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for
the establishment of the commemorative work under this
section (including the maintenance and preservation
amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40,
United States Code), there remains a balance of funds
received for the establishment of the commemorative
work, the Embassy shall transmit the amount of the
balance to the Secretary for deposit in the account
provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of that title.
(B) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration
of the authority for the commemorative work under
section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there
remains a balance of funds received for the
establishment of the commemorative work under this
section, the Embassy shall transmit the amount of the
balance to a separate account with the National Park
Foundation for memorials, to be available to the
Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of
General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with
the process provided in paragraph (4) of section
8906(b) of that title for accounts established under
paragraph (2) or (3) of that section.
(d) Determination of Budgetary Effects.--The budgetary effects of
this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go
Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement
titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act,
submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of
the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been
submitted prior to the vote on passage.
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