Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, known as "The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act," aims to reauthorize and provide further support for the Adams Memorial Commission. It extends the commission's authority until 2032 , ensuring its continued operation for several more years. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to carry out the memorial's purposes. These Federal funds are subject to specific conditions, including a 1-to-1 non-Federal match requirement and a limitation of 4 percent for administrative expenses. Furthermore, the Act amends existing law to extend the compliance period for commemorative work standards until 2032 , allowing more time for development. It also provides flexibility regarding the memorial's placement, permitting its location within an "Eligible Additional Area" as defined by a specific map prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 305.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-353.
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5083-5085)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2306.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 305.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-353.
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5083-5085)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2306.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
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Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
USA119th CongressHR-2306| House
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This legislation, known as "The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act," aims to reauthorize and provide further support for the Adams Memorial Commission. It extends the commission's authority until 2032 , ensuring its continued operation for several more years. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to carry out the memorial's purposes. These Federal funds are subject to specific conditions, including a 1-to-1 non-Federal match requirement and a limitation of 4 percent for administrative expenses. Furthermore, the Act amends existing law to extend the compliance period for commemorative work standards until 2032 , allowing more time for development. It also provides flexibility regarding the memorial's placement, permitting its location within an "Eligible Additional Area" as defined by a specific map prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission.