World War II Memorial Completion Act
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World War II Memorial Completion Act - Directs the American Battle Monuments Commission to solicit and accept contributions for establishing the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs (authorized under prior law). Establishes in the Treasury a fund to hold and expend such contributions. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) borrow up to $65 million from the Treasury to ensure that memorial groundbreaking, construction, and dedication are completed on a timely basis; and (2) accept voluntary services in furtherance of fund-raising activities (authorizing reimbursement of volunteer incidental expenses).
Extends until December 31, 2005 (currently, May 25, 2000), the authority to construct the memorial.
Revises current Commission authority to receive State, local, and private amounts for establishing the memorial to: (1) authorize the Commission to solicit (instead of just receive) such contributions; and (2) require the deposit of such amounts in the fund created under this Act. Requires the Commission to establish written guidelines for the acceptance of funds and in-kind contributions.
Authorizes the Commission to adopt, obtain, use, register, and license trademarks, copyrights, and patents in connection with intellectual property and related items.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1247: World War II Memorial Completion Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1247/
"H.R. 1247: World War II Memorial Completion Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1247/.
H.R. 1247, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1247/.
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