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US HB2377

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to establish the National Garden of American Heroes, a statuary park commemorating American historical figures

  • Construction must commence by July 4, 2026, pending Secretary of the Interior approval of the location; the Garden may be established in the Reserve area near the National Mall or on land acquired from state, local, tribal, or private sources

  • Establishes the National Garden Fund in the Treasury to receive private contributions for construction and maintenance, with funds available to the Secretary of the Interior, the Task Force, and the National Park Service

  • Requires the Task Force to submit reports to Congress every 60 days during establishment, and the National Park Service Director to submit maintenance reports every 60 days after opening

  • Authorizes the National Park Service Director to charge visitation fees if the National Garden Fund is insufficient to maintain the Garden

Legislative Description

National Garden for America’s 250th Anniversary Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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