National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act
Public Law 115-186 · H.R. 1900 · 115th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jun 21, 2018 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH-15)
Cosponsors (19): Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Pat Tiberi,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the "National Veterans Memorial and Museum."
Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.
As a condition of designation, the director of the museum shall report to Congress regarding: (1) a projected five-year budget, (2) outreach to veterans about the design and contents of the museum, (3) the exhibit decision-making process, (4) organizational structure, (5) bylaws and rules, and (6) organizations that have accredited the museum.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee- Veterans' Affairs Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 841Related bill
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 26 actions.
- Jul 17, 2018FloorFloor · By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.
- Jun 21, 2018Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 115-186.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 11, 2018FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jun 7, 2018FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jun 6, 2018FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- May 23, 2018CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
- May 17, 2018CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Nov 8, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Nov 7, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1900.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CalendarCalendar · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-399, Part I.
- Nov 2, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Sep 13, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Apr 12, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- Apr 5, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Apr 4, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.