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A joint resolution authorizing the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Public Law 98-534 · H.J.Res. 482 · 98th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 19, 1984 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY-19)

Cosponsors (229): Rep. John McKernan,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Authorizes the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to establish the National Law Enforcement Heroes Memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. Subjects the design and any plans for the memorial to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) select a site for the memorial, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission; (2) prohibit construction unless it is determined that sufficient amounts are available for the memorial's completion in accordance with the approved design and plans; and (3) be responsible for maintenance of the memorial after its completion.

Prohibits the United States from paying any expense of the memorial's establishment.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.

  1. Oct 19, 1984Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-534.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 11, 1984PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 5, 1984FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Oct 1, 1984FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  6. Sep 26, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Committee on House Administration
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Committee on House Administration
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Committee on House Administration
  9. Feb 9, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Committee on House Administration
  10. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.