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US HR4489

US HR4489
World War I Memorial Act of 2014


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Introduced
04/28/2014
In Committee
06/19/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

World War I Memorial Act of 2014 - Designates the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Redesignates Pershing Park in the District of Columbia as the National World War I Memorial (Memorial). Authorizes the World War I Centennial Commission (Commission) to plan, develop, and execute ceremonies to recognize the above designation and redesignation and to enhance the General Pershing Commemorative Work by constructing appropriate sculptural and other elements on the Memorial. Amends the World War I Centennial Commission Act to: (1) allow for completion of construction at the Memorial after termination of the Commission, and (2) revise provisions concerning Commission members and pay rates. Prohibits any federal funds from being obligated or expended for the designation, establishment, or enhancement of a memorial or commemorative work by the Commission.

AI Summary

This bill, the World War I Memorial Act of 2014, officially designates the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National World War I Museum and Memorial, and renames Pershing Park in Washington D.C. as the National World War I Memorial. The World War I Centennial Commission (Commission), a group established to commemorate the centennial of World War I, is authorized to plan ceremonies for these designations and to enhance the existing General Pershing Commemorative Work in Washington D.C. by adding sculptural and landscaping elements. The bill also amends the World War I Centennial Commission Act to allow the Commission to finish construction at the memorial even after its official termination and revises rules regarding Commission members and their pay. Crucially, the bill prohibits any federal funds from being used by the Commission for the designation, establishment, or enhancement of any memorial or commemorative work.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486. (on 12/08/2014)

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