National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act

Bill: 117-s-3334
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
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: 2022-05-11
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-12-08
action_desc: Introduced in 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: II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and 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. Finding 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 10 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 that, on 2 previous occasions, Congress declared to be 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 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 112–239 ) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.