A bill to authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

This bill authorizes the Embassy of France in the District of Columbia to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District to honor the contributions of Jean Monnet in restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union.

The embassy shall be responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The commemorative work shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

Congress
117

Number
S - 3579

Introduced on
2022-02-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/3/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the Embassy of France in the District of Columbia to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District to honor the contributions of Jean Monnet in restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union.

The embassy shall be responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The commemorative work shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
France
Monuments and memorials

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/20/2022

This bill authorizes the Embassy of France in the District of Columbia to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District to honor the contributions of Jean Monnet in restoring peace between European nations and establishing the Eu...


Latest Action9/21/2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.