Bill > HR2377

This bill authorizes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to establish the National Garden of American Heroes, a statuary park commemorating significant individuals in American history. The bill mandates that the Task Force be responsible for planning, designing, building, and implementing the garden, with a target construction start date of July 4, 2026, subject to approval from the Secretary of the Interior. The garden may be established on federal land (specifically in the National Reserve) or on land acquired through purchase, donation, or exchange from state, local, tribal, or private landowners. The bill creates a National Garden Fund in the Treasury to support the project, which will be funded through private contributions and investments. The garden will have no restrictions on which individuals or groups can be commemorated. The Task Force is required to submit regular reports to Congress detailing the garden's establishment, location, design, timeline, and budget. Additionally, the National Park Service Director may charge a visitation fee if the garden's fund is insufficient for maintenance, with all fees dedicated to the garden's upkeep. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms and establishes a comprehensive framework for creating this national commemorative space.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2377/all-info