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World War I Memorial Act of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4489

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 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4489

Bill HR 4489 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2014. Bill HR 4489 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2014.  Bill HR 4489's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486. as of December 8, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4489

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4489

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Art, artists, authorship
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Conflicts and wars
- District of Columbia
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Missouri
- Monuments and memorials
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4489

World War I Memorial Act of 2014
To designate memorials to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes.
World War I Memorial Act of 2014
World War I Memorial Act of 2014

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