National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

Bill: 115-hr-1900
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2017-04-04
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Monuments and memorials

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Ohio

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2018-07-17
text: By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-04-04
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p> <p>This bill designates the Veterans Memorial and Museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.</p>

action_date: 2017-11-07
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p><strong>National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p> <p>(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the &quot;National Veterans Memorial and Museum.&quot;</p> <p>Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.</p> <p> 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.</p>

action_date: 2018-05-23
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p><strong>National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p> <p>(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the &quot;National Veterans Memorial and Museum.&quot;</p> <p>Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.</p> <p> 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.</p>

action_date: 2018-06-06
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><strong>National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p> <p>(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the &quot;National Veterans Memorial and Museum.&quot;</p> <p>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.</p> <p> 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.</p>

action_date: 2018-06-21
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p> <p>(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the &quot;National Veterans Memorial and Museum.&quot;</p> <p>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.</p> <p> 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.</p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1900 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2017 Mr. Stivers (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Latta , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Davidson , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Turner , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Renacci , and Mr. Jordan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Findings; Sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Veterans Memorial and Museum is a civic landmark and cultural institution being built in Columbus, Ohio, to honor, connect, inspire and educate all Americans about the service and sacrifice of more than 40,000,000 veterans, over half of whom are living today, and 1,100,000 fallen who have bravely defended the freedoms enjoyed by all citizens of the United States of America. (2) The Veterans Memorial and Museum is the only public museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of interpreting the collective experiences of veterans of the United States of America across all eras, conflicts, and branches of the military. (3) The Veterans Memorial and Museum would attract and educate a diverse group of audiences from across the country through its visitor-centered, interactive, and participatory exhibits. (4) The Veterans Memorial and Museum would work to help bridge the military-civilian gap that has increasingly isolated veterans and their families and often made the journey from civilian to soldier back to civilian more difficult to navigate. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will preserve the stories and legacy of service so that visitors can conduct a critical evaluation of the history and evolution of our country as seen through the lens of the military experience; (2) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will inspire civilians to serve their communities and country as active and engaged citizens; (3) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will be a beacon for all veterans, veteran families, and civilians of this country to ensure that the sacrifices of America’s service men and women are a guarantee to posterity; (4) the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and many more private individuals, foundations, and corporations have contributed millions of dollars to design and construct this national destination, which broke ground in December 2015; and (5) it is fitting and proper to refer to the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . 3. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation The Veterans Memorial and Museum is hereby designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Veterans Memorial and Museum defined In this section, the term Veterans Memorial and Museum means the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway.

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1900 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation Subject to the condition described in subsection (b), the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway, shall be designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Withdrawal of designation The designation under subsection (a) may be withdrawn no earlier than 5 years after the date on which the museum opens the public, pursuant to an Act of Congress, if the progress and operation of the museum are found to be unsatisfactory based on the report submitted under subsection (c). (c) Report to Congress (1) In general As a condition of the designation under subsection (a), the director of the memorial and museum described in that subsection shall submit to Congress a report on the memorial and museum by not later than the date specified in paragraph (2). Such report shall include each of the following: (A) The projected budget for the memorial and museum for the 5-year period beginning on the date the memorial and museum is expected to open to the public. (B) A description of the outreach conducted by the memorial and museum to veterans across the United States to receive input about the design and contents of the memorial and museum. (C) A description of the process by which decisions are made about the contents of the exhibits displayed at the memorial and museum. (D) A description of the organizational structure of the memorial and museum. (E) A copy of the bylaws and rules of the memorial and museum. (F) A list of any organizations or entities that have accredited the memorial and museum. (2) Deadline for report The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of the following dates: (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date that is 30 days before the date on which the memorial and museum is first open to the public. (d) Effect of designation The national memorial and museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial and museum shall not be construed to require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial and museum.

Passed the House of Representatives November 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1900 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 8, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation Subject to the condition described in subsection (b), the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway, shall be designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Withdrawal of designation The designation under subsection (a) may be withdrawn no earlier than 5 years after the date on which the museum opens the public, pursuant to an Act of Congress, if the progress and operation of the museum are found to be unsatisfactory based on the report submitted under subsection (c). (c) Report to Congress (1) In general As a condition of the designation under subsection (a), the director of the memorial and museum described in that subsection shall submit to Congress a report on the memorial and museum by not later than the date specified in paragraph (2). Such report shall include each of the following: (A) The projected budget for the memorial and museum for the 5-year period beginning on the date the memorial and museum is expected to open to the public. (B) A description of the outreach conducted by the memorial and museum to veterans across the United States to receive input about the design and contents of the memorial and museum. (C) A description of the process by which decisions are made about the contents of the exhibits displayed at the memorial and museum. (D) A description of the organizational structure of the memorial and museum. (E) A copy of the bylaws and rules of the memorial and museum. (F) A list of any organizations or entities that have accredited the memorial and museum. (2) Deadline for report The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of the following dates: (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date that is 30 days before the date on which the memorial and museum is first open to the public. (d) Effect of designation The national memorial and museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial and museum shall not be construed to require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial and museum.

Passed the House of Representatives November 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB House Calendar No. 99 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1900 [Report No. 115–399, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2017 Mr. Stivers (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Latta , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Davidson , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Turner , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Renacci , and Mr. Jordan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned November 7, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Coffman , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , and Mr. Correa November 7, 2017 Reported from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic November 7, 2017 The Committee on Natural Resources discharged; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 4, 2017 A BILL To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation Subject to the condition described in subsection (b), the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway, shall be designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Report to Congress (1) In general As a condition of the designation under subsection (a), the director of the memorial and museum described in that subsection shall submit to Congress a report on the memorial and museum by not later than the date specified in paragraph (2). Such report shall include each of the following: (A) The projected budget for the memorial and museum for the five-year period beginning on the date the memorial and museum is expected to open to the public. (B) A description of the outreach conducted by the memorial and museum to veterans across the United States to receive input about the design and contents of the memorial and museum. (C) A description of the process by which decisions are made about the contents of the exhibits displayed at the memorial and museum. (D) A description of the organizational structure of the memorial and museum. (E) A copy of the bylaws and rules of the memorial and museum. (F) A list of any organizations or entities that have accredited the memorial and museum. (2) Deadline for report The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of the following dates: (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date that is 30 days before the date on which the memorial and museum is first open to the public. (c) Effect of designation The national memorial and museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial and museum shall not be construed to require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial and museum.

November 7, 2017 Reported from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with an amendment November 7, 2017 The Committee on Natural Resources discharged; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 432 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1900 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 8, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 23, 2018 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation Subject to the condition described in subsection (b), the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway, shall be designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Withdrawal of designation The designation under subsection (a) may be withdrawn no earlier than 5 years after the date on which the museum opens the public, pursuant to an Act of Congress, if the progress and operation of the museum are found to be unsatisfactory based on the report submitted under subsection (c). (c) Report to Congress (1) In general As a condition of the designation under subsection (a), the director of the memorial and museum described in that subsection shall submit to Congress a report on the memorial and museum by not later than the date specified in paragraph (2). Such report shall include each of the following: (A) The projected budget for the memorial and museum for the 5-year period beginning on the date the memorial and museum is expected to open to the public. (B) A description of the outreach conducted by the memorial and museum to veterans across the United States to receive input about the design and contents of the memorial and museum. (C) A description of the process by which decisions are made about the contents of the exhibits displayed at the memorial and museum. (D) A description of the organizational structure of the memorial and museum. (E) A copy of the bylaws and rules of the memorial and museum. (F) A list of any organizations or entities that have accredited the memorial and museum. (2) Deadline for report The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of the following dates: (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date that is 30 days before the date on which the memorial and museum is first open to the public. (d) Effect of designation The national memorial and museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial and museum shall not be construed to require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial and museum.

May 23, 2018 Reported without amendment

tv_txt: I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 1900 AN ACT To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act . 2. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation Subject to the condition described in subsection (b), the memorial and museum that is, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, being constructed on an approximately 7-acre area on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, bounded by the Scioto River and the Scioto Greenway, shall be designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum . (b) Withdrawal of designation The designation under subsection (a) may be withdrawn no earlier than 5 years after the date on which the museum opens the public, pursuant to an Act of Congress, if the progress and operation of the museum are found to be unsatisfactory based on the report submitted under subsection (c). (c) Report to Congress (1) In general As a condition of the designation under subsection (a), the director of the memorial and museum described in that subsection shall submit to Congress a report on the memorial and museum by not later than the date specified in paragraph (2). Such report shall include each of the following: (A) The projected budget for the memorial and museum for the 5-year period beginning on the date the memorial and museum is expected to open to the public. (B) A description of the outreach conducted by the memorial and museum to veterans across the United States to receive input about the design and contents of the memorial and museum. (C) A description of the process by which decisions are made about the contents of the exhibits displayed at the memorial and museum. (D) A description of the organizational structure of the memorial and museum. (E) A copy of the bylaws and rules of the memorial and museum. (F) A list of any organizations or entities that have accredited the memorial and museum. (2) Deadline for report The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of the following dates: (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) The date that is 30 days before the date on which the memorial and museum is first open to the public. (d) Effect of designation The national memorial and museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the national memorial and museum shall not be construed to require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national memorial and museum.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.