S 1353119th CongressIn Committee

A bill to extend the authority for modifications to the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia.

Introduced: Apr 8, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-Alaska)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill extends the existing authority to modify the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it keeps in force the authority granted by Section 352 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, extending its applicability through September 30, 2032. The extension is made notwithstanding another provision in the law (Section 8903(e) of Title 40 U.S. Code), meaning this extension overrides that particular constraint for the memorial. No new funding or programs are created by the bill itself; it simply preserves the ability to carry out modifications under the prior NDAA authority for an additional period.

Key Points

1Extends the authorization to modify the Second Division Memorial through September 30, 2032.
2Keeps in place the authority originally provided in Section 352 of the FY2018 NDAA.
3Uses a “notwithstanding” clause to override Section 8903(e) of Title 40 U.S. Code for this purpose.
4The extension applies specifically to modifications of the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia.
5The bill does not itself provide new money or establish new modification projects; it preserves existing authority and its timeline.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Federal agencies and District of Columbia authorities responsible for managing and implementing modifications to the Second Division Memorial, along with veterans’ groups and other stakeholders connected to the memorial.Secondary group/area affected: Architects, engineers, preservationists, and contractors involved in planning and carrying out memorial modifications; local communities and visitors who engage with the memorial.Additional impacts: Possible budgeting, procurement, and scheduling considerations for ongoing or future modification projects; continued congressional oversight through the extension period. The measure clarifies that modifications can proceed under the NDAA 2018 authority without needing new authorization, within the extended timeframe.

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