108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 268
To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a
memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor members of
the Armed Forces of the United States who have lost their lives during peacekeeping
operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 30, 2003
Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself and Mr. DeWine) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a
memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor members of
the Armed Forces of the United States who have lost their lives during peacekeeping
operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL.
(a) DEFINITIONS- In this section:
(1) MAP- The term `map' means the map referred to in section 8902(a)(3)
of title 40, United States Code.
(2) MEMORIAL- The term `memorial' means the memorial authorized to be established
under subsection (b)(1).
(b) AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MEMORIAL-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation may establish a memorial
on Federal land in the area depicted on the map as `Area II' to honor members
of the Armed Forces of the United States who have lost their lives during
peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks,
or covert operations.
(2) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE WORKS-
(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the establishment
of the memorial shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United
States Code.
(B) EXCEPTION- Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United
States Code, shall not apply to the establishment of the memorial.
(1) USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PROHIBITED- Except as provided by chapter 89 of
title 40, United States Code, no Federal funds may be used to pay any expense
incurred from the establishment of the memorial.
(2) DEPOSIT OF EXCESS FUNDS- The Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation shall
transmit to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit in the account provided
for in section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code--
(A) any funds that remain after payment of all expenses incurred from
the establishment of the memorial (including payment of the amount for
maintenance and preservation required under section 8906(b) of title 40,
United States Code); or
(B) any funds that remain on expiration of the authority for the memorial
under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code.
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