House Bill 7629
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 National Memorial Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7629
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 16, 2020
08/07/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:56 PM