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COVID–19 National Memorial Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1621
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.


