To reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Additional sponsors: Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Keating, and Mr. Amodei of …
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Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Connolly, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Griffith, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill reauthorizes and funds the Adams Memorial, a commemorative monument in Washington, D.C. honoring President John Adams and his family. It extends the deadline for completing the memorial from 2025 to 2032 and authorizes $50 million in federal funding for construction, while also allowing the memorial to be located in a new expanded area near the National Mall.
Who Benefits and How
Adams Memorial Commission: Receives a 7-year deadline extension and $50 million in federal funding authorization to complete the long-delayed memorial project. The Commission also gains flexibility to choose from an expanded set of potential locations.
Memorial construction contractors and suppliers: Stand to receive contracts from a $50 million construction project, plus matching private funds totaling up to $100 million in overall project spending.
Non-profit memorial sponsors and donors: Benefit from the matching fund structure, which leverages their private donations with equal federal matching funds, doubling the impact of their contributions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers: Will fund up to $50 million for the memorial construction. However, the matching requirement ensures that for every federal dollar spent, private donors must contribute an equal amount.
Adams Memorial Commission: Must raise at least $50 million in private matching funds to access the full federal appropriation. Only 4% of federal funds can be used for administrative costs, requiring efficient project management.
Key Provisions
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Deadline extension: Extends the authority to establish the Adams Memorial from 2025 to 2032, giving the Commission 7 more years to complete the project
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$50 million federal authorization: Authorizes appropriating $50 million in federal funds for the memorial, subject to a 1-to-1 private matching requirement
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Expanded location options: Allows the memorial to be built in an "Eligible Additional Area" beyond the original designated site, providing more flexibility in site selection
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Administrative cost cap: Limits administrative expenses to no more than 4% of federal funds, ensuring most money goes to actual construction
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Commemorative Areas Act exemption: Waives certain restrictions in 40 U.S.C. 8908(c) that would otherwise limit where the memorial can be located
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Extends deadlines and authorizes federal funding for the Adams Memorial commemorative work in Washington, D.C.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide federal funding and extend deadlines to complete the Adams Memorial project by allowing location flexibility and authorizing significant appropriations"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Adams Memorial Commission
- Memorial construction contractors
- Non-profit memorial sponsors
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal taxpayers (via $50M appropriation)
- Adams Memorial Commission (must raise matching funds)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Area generally depicted on the map titled 'Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area' prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025
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