H.R. 2306 — what changed

changed This Act may be cited as the “The Adams “Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act”.

removed “(n) Authorization of appropriations—Notwithstanding other provision of law, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section, subject to the following limitations:

removed “(1) Non-federal match requirement—Any Federal funds made available under this section shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal contributions.

removed “(2) Limitation on administrative costs—Not more than 4 percent of Federal funds made available under this section may be used for administrative expenses.”

added “1. Approval of commemorative work

added “(a) Site—Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, and subject to subsection (b), the Adams Memorial shall be located within the area generally depicted as “Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area” on the map titled “Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area” prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025.

added “(b) Additional locations—If the Commission determines that the location described in subsection (a) is not suitable or feasible due to physical or security constraints, the commemorative work shall be located within the Reserve.

added “(c) Definitions—In this section:

added “(1) Adams memorial—The term Adams Memorial means the commemorative work authorized to be established under section 1(b) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411).

added “(2) Commission—The term Commission means the Adams Memorial Commission established under section 2406(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9).

added “(3) Reserve—The term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code.”

removed “(b) The commemorative work may be located within the area generally depicted as “Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area” on the map titled “Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area” prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025.”