National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act

Bill: 117-hr-6201
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-12-08
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia

Monuments and memorials

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history
Latest action: action_date: 2022-09-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-12-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends through FY2027 the authority of the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on eligible federal land to honor the slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.<br> </p>

action_date: 2022-04-25
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><strong>National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends through FY2027 the authority of the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on eligible federal land to honor the slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.<br> </p>

action_date: 2022-04-26
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends through FY2027 the authority of the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on eligible federal land to honor the slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.<br> </p>

action_date: 2022-09-27
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends through FY2027 the authority of the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on eligible federal land to honor the slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.<br> </p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2021 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mrs. Hinson , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that the period preceding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, offers the best conditions in ten generations to honor and preserve the contributions of enslaved and free Black soldiers and civilians to independence by the triumph of a permanent National Liberty Memorial representing deeds Congress on two previous occasions declared of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation . 3. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.

tv_txt: IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6201 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027. 3. 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027. 3. 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 221 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6201 [Report No. 117–299] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2021 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mrs. Hinson , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 25, 2022 Additional sponsors: Ms. Norton , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Payne , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Carson , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Reed , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. McGovern , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Evans , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Ms. Chu , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Kahele , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Ross , Ms. Brown of Ohio , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Levin of Michigan , and Ms. Williams of Georgia April 25, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that the period preceding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, offers the best conditions in ten generations to honor and preserve the contributions of enslaved and free Black soldiers and civilians to independence by the triumph of a permanent National Liberty Memorial representing deeds Congress on two previous occasions declared of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation . 3. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.

April 25, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 513 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6201 [Report No. 117–171] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources September 27, 2022 Reported by Mr. Manchin , without amendment AN ACT To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027. 3. 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

September 27, 2022 Reported without amendment