To amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Summary
Congress extended the deadline for building a memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor disabled veterans. The law gave organizers until October 24, 2015 to complete the project. This became law in 2007.
Overview
- Extends authorization to build a memorial honoring veterans who became disabled during military service
- Memorial would be located in Washington, D.C. or surrounding area
- Became Public Law 110-106 on October 25, 2007
Who does this affect?
- Main groups: Disabled veterans, memorial planning organizations, National Park Service
- Who benefits: Disabled veterans receive formal recognition through permanent memorial; organizers get more time to complete fundraising and construction
- Teen impact score: 2/10 (symbolic recognition of veterans with no direct teen programs or services)
What This Bill Does
- Amends Public Law 106-348 to set new expiration date of October 24, 2015 for memorial construction authority
- Updates legal citations to reference chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (Commemorative Works Act)
- Removes previous expiration language and replaces with specific 2015 deadline
- Adds new subsection (e) establishing termination date that overrides standard Commemorative Works Act timeline
Legislative Status
- Became law on October 25, 2007 (Public Law 110-106)
- Passed both House and Senate, signed by President
In short
- Gave organizers extra time to build a memorial for disabled veterans in Washington, D.C.
- Set firm deadline of October 24, 2015 for construction authorization
- Updated old law to match current legal code references
- Memorial would permanently honor service members who became disabled during military duty
Why should I care?
Memorials shape how we remember and honor sacrifice. This law gave organizers more time to raise money and build a permanent tribute to veterans who became disabled serving the country. While it doesn't create programs or services, it reflects how Congress decides which groups receive formal recognition in the nation's capital. The 2015 deadline created urgency for completion. Understanding memorial authorization shows how government balances honoring the past with practical construction timelines and fundraising realities.