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COVID–19 National Memorial Act

USA116th CongressHR-7629| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesMonuments and memorialsNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trails

COVID–19 National Memorial Act

USA116th CongressHR-7629| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesMonuments and memorialsNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trails