National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act became law 443 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 110 words.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act
(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the "National Veterans Memorial and Museum." Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public. As a condition of designation, the director of the museum shall report to Congress regarding: (1) a projected five-year budget, (2) outreach to veterans about the design and contents of the museum, (3) the exhibit decision-making process, (4) organizational structure, (5) bylaws and rules, and (6) organizations that have accredited the museum.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 75 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 657 words
- Subjects
- Monuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersOhioVeterans' organizations and recognition
- Latest action
- Jul 17, 2018: By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 115th S. 841 National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act R · Introduced