112 S3334 IS: National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act U.S. Senate 2021-12-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3334IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 8, 2021Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act.

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Finding

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 10 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 that, on 2 previous occasions, Congress declared to be of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation.

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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 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 112–239) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.