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HR 2982 107th Congress House Commemorations Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement District of Columbia EBB Terrorism Federal advisory bodies Fund raising Gifts Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Monuments and memorials Public Lands and Natural Resources Signs and signboards Terrorism Victims of terrorism

To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad.

Introduced: October 2, 2001 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 25, 2002
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 408). (text: CR 9/24/2002 H6515)
Sep 25, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6565)
Sep 24, 2002
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 24, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2982.
Sep 24, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6514-6517)
Sep 24, 2002
Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 24, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Jun 24, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-524.
May 22, 2002
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
May 22, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 22, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2002
Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Mar 19, 2002
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 9, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Oct 9, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Oct 2, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct 2, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 25, 2002 House · vote #408 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended Passed 418–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Establishes a Victims of Terrorism Memorial Advisory Board to raise funds to design, construct, and maintain a Memorial on Federal lands in the District of Columbia and its environs to victims who die as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad, except those individuals identified by the Attorney General as participating or conspiring in terrorist-related activities.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to detail to the Advisory Board any staff necessary to assist Board members in carrying out its responsibilities.

Authorizes the Board to accept donations on behalf of the United States for the Memorial.

Requires transfer of any excess funds remaining after establishment of the Memorial, or upon expiration of the authority for it, into the account established in the Treasury for receipt of all moneys provided for maintenance.

What's happening now September 26, 2002

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 12 Republican 3 Independent 1
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Apr 17, 2002
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 17, 2002
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Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 17, 2002
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Apr 17, 2002
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Oct 2, 2001
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Oct 2, 2001
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Oct 2, 2001
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 2, 2001
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Oct 2, 2001
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Oct 2, 2001
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 2001
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Oct 2, 2001
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 2, 2001
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Oct 2, 2001
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Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 2, 2001
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Oct 2, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2982: To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2982/
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"H.R. 2982: To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2982/.
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