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COVID–19 Veterans Memorial Extension Act

H.R. 7480 · 116th Congress · Jul 2, 2020 · Lineage

A BILL

To extend by one year the legislative authority under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, for certain commemorative works.

Section 1 Commemorative works legislative authority extended

(a)
Short title— This Act may be cited as the “COVID–19 Veterans Memorial Extension Act”.
(b)
Findings— Congress finds as follows:
(1)
America's veterans served nobly around the world.
(2)
Veteran memorials face significant challenges to meet fundraising requirements.
(3)
COVID–19 has disrupted charitable donations significantly.
(4)
In-progress monuments to honor American leadership at home and abroad should receive flexibility to meet the challenges of COVID–19.
(c)
Authority— The seven-year legislative authority under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, is hereby extended for a period of one year for each commemorative work that was authorized under chapter 89 of that title during the seven-year period immediately before the date of the enactment of this section.