January 8th National Memorial Act

Senate Bill 3156 - January 8th National Memorial Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3156 January 8th National Memorial Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3156

January 8th National Memorial Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the January 8th National Memorial in Tucson, Arizona, as an affiliated area of the National Park System in commemoration of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others in Tucson on January 8, 2011.

The January 8th Memorial Foundation shall transfer to Pima County the total amount of final funding pledges, in addition to the amounts that the foundation has raised and transferred to the county for the construction of the memorial.

The memorial shall be constructed on land owned by Pima County. The bill makes the county responsible for managing the construction contract for the memorial using the funds provided by the foundation which were pledged, raised, and transferred.

The foundation shall cease its operations on the later of when (1) final funding pledge amounts have been paid to Pima County, or (2) construction of the memorial has been completed.

Pima County shall (1) be the memorial's management entity, and (2) be responsible for the construction and operation of the memorial.

Interior shall develop a general management plan for the memorial.

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Current Status of Bill S 3156

Bill S 3156 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2020. Bill S 3156 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2020. Bill S 3156's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3156

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3156

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona

- Congressional officers and employees

- Crime victims

- House of Representatives

- Judges

- Members of Congress

- Monuments and memorials

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3156

January 8th National Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish the January 8th National Memorial in Tucson, Arizona, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.