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H.R. 1900 · 115th Congress

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

Law · 115-186
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  1. House Introduced Apr 4, 2017
  2. House Passed Nov 7, 2017
  3. Senate Passed Jun 6, 2018
  4. President To the President Jun 11, 2018
  5. President Signed Jun 21, 2018
  6. Law Jun 21, 2018

Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.

What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jun 21, 2018

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the "National Veterans Memorial and Museum."

Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

Latest action (Jul 17, 2018): By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 4, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Apr 4, 2017
  2. House Passed Nov 7, 2017
  3. Senate Passed Jun 6, 2018
  4. President To the President Jun 11, 2018
  5. President Signed Jun 21, 2018
  6. Law Jun 21, 2018

No recorded floor vote found.