[House Report 117-107]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
117th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session } { 117-107
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TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH
A COMMEMORATIVE WORK IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND ITS ENVIRONS, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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July 26, 2021.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Grijalva, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 1664]
The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 1664) to authorize the National Medal of Honor
Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the
District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes,
having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without
amendment and recommends that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of H.R. 1664 is to authorize the National Medal
of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in
the District of Columbia and its environs.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
H.R. 1664 authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum
Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in
the District of Columbia or its environs to honor the
extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice
displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. The creation of this
monument would also complement the future National Medal of
Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, which is expected to open in
2024. The bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for the
establishment of the commemorative work and would require the
establishment to be in accordance with the Commemorative Works
Act.
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded to members
of the armed forces for valor in combat. Since the medal was
first authorized in 1861, more than 3,500 medals have been
awarded to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
and Coast Guard.
COMMITTEE ACTION
H.R. 1664 was introduced on March 8, 2021, by
Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX). The bill was referred solely
to the Committee on Natural Resources, and within the Committee
to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public
Lands. On May 27, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the
bill. On July 14, 2021, the Natural Resources Committee met to
consider the bill. The Subcommittee was discharged by unanimous
consent. No amendments were offered. The bill was adopted and
ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives by
unanimous consent.
HEARINGS
For the purposes of clause 3(c)(6) of House rule XIII, the
following hearing was used to develop or consider this measure:
hearing by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and
Public Lands held on May 27, 2021.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII AND CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT
1. Cost of Legislation and the Congressional Budget Act.
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII
of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 308(a)
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and with respect to
requirements of clause (3)(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives and section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested
but not received a cost estimate for this bill from the
Director of Congressional Budget Office. The Committee adopts
as its own cost estimate the forthcoming cost estimate of the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office, should such cost
estimate be made available before House passage of the bill.
The Committee has requested but not received from the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office a statement as to
whether this bill contains any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
2. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goals and
objectives of this bill are to authorize the National Medal of
Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in
the District of Columbia and its environs.
EARMARK STATEMENT
This bill does not contain any Congressional earmarks,
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined
under clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI of the Rules of
the House of Representatives.
UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM ACT STATEMENT
An estimate of Federal mandates prepared by the Director of
the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 423 of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act was not made available to the
Committee in time for the filing of this report. The Chair of
the Committee shall cause such estimate to be printed in the
Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee.
EXISTING PROGRAMS
This bill does not establish or reauthorize a program of
the federal government known to be duplicative of another
program.
APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL LAW
Any preemptive effect of this bill over state, local, or
tribal law is intended to be consistent with the bill's
purposes and text and the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the
U.S. Constitution.
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW
If enacted, this bill would make no changes to existing
law.
SUPPLEMENTAL, MINORITY, ADDITIONAL, OR DISSENTING VIEWS
None.
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