This bill authorizes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to establish the National Garden of American Heroes. The Task Force is responsible for all aspects of the Garden's creation, including planning, design, construction, permitting, and land acquisition. Construction is slated to commence by July 4, 2026, contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior's approval of the Garden's location. The Garden may be established within the Reserve, overriding existing land use restrictions, or on land acquired through purchase, donation, or exchange if not on federal property. It is authorized to commemorate any individual or group of individuals, bypassing certain statutory limitations. To fund its establishment and maintenance, a National Garden Fund is created in the Treasury, primarily supported by solicited private contributions. Funds from this account will support administrative functions by the Secretary of the Interior, the Task Force's establishment efforts, and maintenance by the National Park Service Director once the Garden opens. If the fund proves insufficient for maintenance, the Director may implement a visitation fee , with all proceeds dedicated solely to the Garden's upkeep. The bill also mandates regular reports to Congress from the Task Force on establishment progress and from the Director on maintenance and financial status after opening.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and fees
National Garden for America’s 250th Anniversary Act
USA119th CongressHR-2377| House
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This bill authorizes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to establish the National Garden of American Heroes. The Task Force is responsible for all aspects of the Garden's creation, including planning, design, construction, permitting, and land acquisition. Construction is slated to commence by July 4, 2026, contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior's approval of the Garden's location. The Garden may be established within the Reserve, overriding existing land use restrictions, or on land acquired through purchase, donation, or exchange if not on federal property. It is authorized to commemorate any individual or group of individuals, bypassing certain statutory limitations. To fund its establishment and maintenance, a National Garden Fund is created in the Treasury, primarily supported by solicited private contributions. Funds from this account will support administrative functions by the Secretary of the Interior, the Task Force's establishment efforts, and maintenance by the National Park Service Director once the Garden opens. If the fund proves insufficient for maintenance, the Director may implement a visitation fee , with all proceeds dedicated solely to the Garden's upkeep. The bill also mandates regular reports to Congress from the Task Force on establishment progress and from the Director on maintenance and financial status after opening.