A joint resolution to direct the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.
PL 105-29 (S.J.Res.29), enacted 07/24/1997

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PUBLIC LAW 105-29^JULY 24, 1997 
Public Law 105-29 
105th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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'^^ direct the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a permanent addition 
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to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for other 
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purposes. 
Whereas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, after contracting 
poliomyelitis, required the use of a wheelchair for mobility and 
lived with this condition while leading the United States through 
some of its most difficult times; and 
Whereas President Roosevelt's courage, leadership, and success 
should serve as an example and inspiration for all Americans: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. ADDITIGN TO FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL. 
(a) PLAN.—^The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this 
Act as the "Secretary') shall plan for the design and construction 
of an addition of a permanent statue, bas-relief, or other similar 
structure to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washing-
ton, D.C. (referred to in this Act as the "Memorial"), to provide 
recognition of the fact that President Roosevelt's leadership in the 
struggle by the United States for peace, well-being, and human 
dignity was provided while the President used a wheelchair. 
(b) COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS.—^The Secretary shall obtain 
the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts for the design plem 
created under subsection (a). 
(c) REPORT.—^As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall report 
to Congress and the President on findings and recommendations 
for the addition to the Memorial. 
(d) CONSTRUCTION.—^Beginning on the date that is 120 days 
after submission of the report to Congress under subsection (c), 
using only private contributions, the Secretary shall construct the 
addition according to the plan created under subsection (a). 
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SEC. 2. POWERS OF THE SECRETARY. 
To carry out this Act, the Secretary may— 
(1) hold hearings and organize contests; and 
(2) request the assistance and advice of members of the 
disability community, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the 
National Capital Planning Commission, and the Commissions 
shall render the assistance and advice requested. 
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SEC. 3. COMMEMORATIVE WORKS ACT. 
16 USC 431 note. 
Compliance by the Secretary with this joint resolution shall 
satisfy all requirements for establishing a commemorative work 
under the Commemorative Works Act (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). 
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
16 USC 431 note. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this joint 
resolution such sums as may be necessary. 
Approved July 24, 1997. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 29: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 143 (1997): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 105-167 (Comm. on Resources). 
May 1, considered and passed Senate. 
July 8, considered and passed House.