An act to provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II
PL 115-433 (S.3661), enacted 01/10/2019

132 STAT. 5523 
PUBLIC LAW 115–433—JAN. 10, 2019 
Public Law 115–433 
115th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th 
anniversary of World War II. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘75th Anniversary of World 
War II Commemoration Act’’. 
SEC. 2. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD 
WAR II. 
(a) COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of 
Defense shall conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniver-
sary of World War II. In conducting the commemorative program, 
the Secretary shall support and facilitate other programs and activi-
ties of the Federal Government, State and local governments, and 
not-for-profit organizations in commemoration of the 75th anniver-
sary of World War II. The Secretary shall conduct the commemora-
tive program in accordance with applicable Department of Defense 
policy and using resources available to the Secretary, including 
amounts in the Fund under subsection (d). 
(b) 
COMMEMORATIVE
ACTIVITIES
AND
OBJECTIVES.—The 
commemorative program may include activities and ceremonies to 
achieve the following objectives: 
(1) To thank and honor veterans of World War II, including 
personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing 
in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United 
States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. 
(2) To educate the public about the history of World War 
II and highlight the service of the Armed Forces during World 
War II and the contributions of Federal agencies and govern-
mental and nongovernmental organizations that served with, 
or in support of, the Armed Forces. 
(3) To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home 
front by the people of the United States during World War 
II. 
(4) To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by 
the allies of the United States during World War II. 
(5) To remember the Holocaust, the annihilation of 
6,000,000 Jews by the Nazi regime, and to pay tribute to 
the Allied troops who liberated Nazi concentration camps 
during World War II. 
(c) NAMES AND SYMBOLS.—The Secretary of Defense shall have 
the sole and exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The United States 
36 USC note 
prec. 101. 
75th Anniversary 
of World War II 
Commemoration 
Act. 
Jan. 10, 2019 
[S. 3661] 
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132 STAT. 5524 
PUBLIC LAW 115–433—JAN. 10, 2019 
of America 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration’’, 
and such seal, emblems, and badges incorporating such name as 
the Secretary may lawfully adopt. Nothing in this section may 
be construed to supersede rights that are established or vested 
before the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(d) COMMEMORATIVE FUND.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.—Upon the Sec-
retary establishing the commemorative program under sub-
section (a), the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish in 
the Treasury of the United States an account to be known 
as the ‘‘Department of Defense World War II Commemoration 
Fund’’ (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Fund’’). The Fund 
shall be administered by the Secretary of Defense. 
(2) USE
OF
FUND.—The Secretary of Defense shall use 
the assets of the Fund only for the purpose of conducting 
the commemorative program and providing grants to State 
and local governments and not-for-profit organizations for 
commemorative activities, and shall prescribe such regulations 
regarding the use of the Fund as the Secretary considers to 
be necessary. 
(3) DEPOSITS.—The following shall be deposited into the 
Fund: 
(A) Amounts appropriated to the Fund. 
(B) Proceeds derived from the Secretary’s use of the 
exclusive rights described in subsection (c). 
(C) Donations made in support of the commemorative 
program by private and corporate donors. 
(D) Funds transferred to the Fund by the Secretary 
from funds appropriated for fiscal year 2019 and subse-
quent years for the Department of Defense. 
(4) AVAILABILITY.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (g)(2) and 
except as provided in subparagraph (B), amounts deposited 
under paragraph (3) shall constitute the assets of the Fund 
and remain available until expended. 
(B) EXCEPTION.—Amounts transferred to the Fund 
under paragraph (3)(D) from amounts appropriated for 
fiscal year 2019 may be obligated only during fiscal year 
2019. 
(5) BUDGET REQUEST.—The Secretary of Defense may estab-
lish a separate budget line for the commemorative program. 
In the budget justification materials submitted by the Secretary 
in support of the budget of the President for any fiscal year 
for which the Secretary establishes the separate budget line, 
the Secretary shall— 
(A) identify and explain any amounts expended for 
the commemorative program in the fiscal year preceding 
the budget request; 
(B) identify and explain the amounts being requested 
to support the commemorative program for the fiscal year 
of the budget request; and 
(C) present a summary of the fiscal status of the Fund. 
(e) ACCEPTANCE OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES.— 
(1) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT SERVICES.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of 
Defense may accept from any person voluntary services to 
be provided in furtherance of the commemorative program. 
Summary. 
Grants. 
Regulations. 
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132 STAT. 5525 
PUBLIC LAW 115–433—JAN. 10, 2019 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3661: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): 
Nov. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 21, considered and passed House, amended. 
Dec. 22, Senate concurred in House amendment. 
The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the solicitation of any 
voluntary services if the nature or circumstances of such solici-
tation would compromise the integrity or the appearance of 
integrity of any program of the Department of Defense or 
of any individual involved in the program. 
(2) REIMBURSEMENT OF INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.—The Sec-
retary may provide for reimbursement of incidental expenses 
incurred by a person providing voluntary services under this 
subsection. The Secretary shall determine which expenses are 
eligible for reimbursement under this paragraph. 
(f) CONSULTATION WITH DIRECTOR
OF
THE UNITED STATES 
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM.—In designing the commemorative 
program conducted under this section, the Secretary of Defense 
shall consult with the Director of the United States Holocaust 
Memorial Museum. 
(g) FINAL REPORT.— 
(1) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 60 days after the 
end of the commemorative program established by the Secretary 
of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit 
to Congress a report containing an accounting of— 
(A) all of the funds deposited into and expended from 
the Fund; 
(B) any other funds expended under this section; and 
(C) any unobligated funds remaining in the Fund. 
(2) TREATMENT
OF
UNOBLIGATED
FUNDS.—Unobligated 
amounts remaining in the Fund as of the end of the commemo-
rative period shall be held in the Fund until transferred by 
law. 
(h) LIMITATION
ON EXPENDITURES.—Total expenditures from 
the Fund, using amounts appropriated to the Department of 
Defense, may not exceed $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2019 or for 
any subsequent fiscal year to carry out the commemorative program. 
(i) SUNSET.— 
(1) COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM.—The commemorative pro-
gram shall terminate on December 31, 2021. 
(2) FUND.—The Fund shall terminate 60 days after the 
termination of the commemorative program. 
Approved January 10, 2019. 
Determination. 
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