Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Adams Memorial: Extend Commission Authority and Update Memorial Site
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress extends the Adams Memorial Commission’s authority from 2025 to 2032, giving it more time to plan and complete the memorial.
- The change is written to take effect as if it happened on December 1, 2025, aiming to avoid a gap in the commission’s legal authority.
- The bill updates where the Adams Memorial can be placed, using a specific new map area dated February 25, 2025.
- If that new area won’t work because of physical limits or security needs, the memorial must be placed in a separate approved area called the Reserve.
- It removes older sections of an earlier law so the updated rules on timing and location control going forward.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2306.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
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