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COVID–19 National Memorial Act

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1621

The COVID-19 National Memorial Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1621, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national memorial to honor and remember the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. The memorial would serve as a place for reflection and remembrance for those who have been affected by the pandemic.

The bill outlines the process for selecting a location for the memorial, as well as the design and construction of the memorial itself. It also establishes a commission to oversee the planning and implementation of the memorial, which would include representatives from various government agencies and organizations.

The COVID-19 National Memorial Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring the victims of the pandemic. The bill aims to create a lasting tribute to those who have lost their lives to COVID-19, as well as to recognize the sacrifices made by frontline workers and others who have been impacted by the pandemic. Overall, the COVID-19 National Memorial Act seeks to provide a place of healing and remembrance for the nation as it continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Congressional Summary of HR 1621

COVID-19 National Memorial Act

This bill provides for the establishment of a memorial at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped the nation to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill also establishes the COVID-19 National Memorial Commission to (1) submit to the Department of the Interior and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise Interior on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise Interior in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; and (4) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial.

Current Status of Bill HR 1621

Bill HR 1621 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2023. Bill HR 1621 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2023.  Bill HR 1621's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of April 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1621

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1621

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health personnel
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Monuments and memorials
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- New York City
- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1621

COVID–19 National Memorial Act
COVID–19 National Memorial Act
To authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes.

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