H.R. 6201 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2021Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mrs. Hinson, and Mr. Neguse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act. 2. Findings Congress finds that the period preceding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, offers the best conditions in ten generations to honor and preserve the contributions of enslaved and free Black soldiers and civilians to independence by the triumph of a permanent National Liberty Memorial representing deeds Congress on two previous occasions declared of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation. 3. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.