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S. 2244 (102nd)

A bill to require the construction of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate United States participation in that conflict.

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Introduced

20 February 1992

Last action

8 October 1992 · Committee

Status

By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-476.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Seymour, John [R-CA], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

24 March 2026

Defence

Summary

Directs the National World War II Memorial Fund, Inc., to construct a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to: (1) honor members of the armed forces who served in World War II; and (2) commemorate U.S. participation in that conflict. Directs the fund to plan, design, and oversee the construction of the Memorial. Establishes the World War II Memorial Advisory Board to: (1) promote and encourage the donation of private funds for the construction of the Memorial; and (2) recommend the site for and assist in the selection of the design of the Memorial. Terminates the Board within 30 days after completion of the Memorial or on the lapse of the authority provided by this Act. Authorizes the Fund to solicit and accept private contributions for construction of the Memorial. States that the requirements and authority of this Act shall lapse if: (1) construction of the Memorial is not commenced within five years of its enactment; or (2) before such construction, the Secretary of the Interior certifies that funds are not available in an amount sufficient to ensure its completion.

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Timeline

  1. 20 February 1992

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 February 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 February 1992

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 July 1992

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 August 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-954.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 September 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 24 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 24 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 October 1992

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 October 1992

    Floor

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-476.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 October 1992

    Committee

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-476.

    Source: Committee

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