S-2264 : Still Just a Bill


World War I Memorial Act of 2014 - Designates the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial.

Redesignates Pershing Park in the District of Columbia as the National World War I Memorial (Memorial).

Authorizes the World War I Centennial Commission (Commission) to plan, develop, and execute ceremonies to recognize the above designation and redesignation and to enhance the General Pershing Commemorative Work by constructing appropriate sculptural and other elements on the Memorial.

Amends the World War I Centennial Commission Act to: (1) allow for completion of construction at the Memorial after termination of the Commission, and (2) revise provisions concerning Commission members and pay rates. Prohibits any federal funds from being obligated or expended for the designation, establishment, or enhancement of a memorial or commemorative work by the Commission.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-07-23CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-493.Senate
2014-04-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2014-04-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Art, artists, authorship
  • Commemorative events and holidays
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Military history
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
Related Geographic Entities
  • District of Columbia
  • Missouri
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