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COVID–19 National Memorial Act

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 National Memorial Act

This bill provides for the establishment of a memorial at a designated location in the Bronx, New York, to honor the lives lost and the heroes who helped the nation to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill also establishes the COVID-19 National Memorial Commission to (1) submit to the Department of the Interior and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial; (2) advise Interior on the boundaries of the memorial site; (3) advise Interior in the development of a management plan for the memorial site; and (4) provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial.

What's happening now February 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1