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HR 537 101th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Architecture and the disabled District of Columbia Federal advisory bodies Government trust funds Monuments and memorials Museums World War II

To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United…

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To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United States participation in that conflict.

Introduced: January 19, 1989 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 15, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 9, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Jan 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 19, 1989
Introduced in House
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Directs the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial and museum on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its immediate area to honor World War II veterans and to commemorate U.S. participation in that conflict. Directs the Commission to plan, design, construct, and oversee the operation of the memorial and museum. Specifies that such design shall provide for accessibility by, and accommodations for, the physically handicapped.

Establishes the World War II Memorial and Museum Advisory Board to: (1) promote the establishment of the memorial and museum and encourage the donation of private funds for construction maintenance; (2) recommend the site and select the design for the memorial and museum, subject to the approval of the Commission; and (3) transmit annual reports on its activities to the Congress.

Authorizes the Commission to solicit private contributions for such memorial and museum. Establishes a fund in the Treasury which shall be made available to the Commission to carry out this Act.

Authorizes Federal funding, in addition to such private funds, for site preparation, design, planning, establishment, construction, maintenance, and operation of the memorial and museum. Authorizes assistance from specified Federal departments and agencies, including the Library of Congress. Authorizes Federal property to be transferred to the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to purchase suitable property within the District of Columbia for the establishment of such memorial and museum.

What's happening now June 15, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 537: To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United States participation in that conflict.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-537/
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"H.R. 537: To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United States participation in that conflict.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-537/.
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H.R. 537, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-537/.
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