Commemorative Works Act
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The Commemorative Works Act of 1986 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 99–652; 40 U.S.C. ch. 89) (CWA) is a United States federal law which bars the construction of commemorative works near the National Mall and on federal land in the National Capital Area unless they are approved by the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMAC). The law also establishes criteria a memorial must meet in order to be approved the NCMAC, and establishes a seven-year deadline by which construction must begin or the memorial loses its congressional authorization. As of April 2014, the law has been amended five times, most notably by the Commemorative Works Clarification and Revision Act of 2003 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 108–126 (text) (PDF)).
Commemorative Works Act of 1986 | |
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Congress | |
Citation | PL 99-652; 40 United States Code 89, Sections 8901 to 8909 |
Enacted by | Congress |
Enacted | October 16, 1986 |
Signed | November 14, 1986 |
Legislative history | |
Bill title | H.R. 4378; S. 2522 |
Introduced by | Mo Udall |
Introduced | May 5, 1986 |
Committee report | H.Rept. No. 99-574 (Interior and Insular Affairs) S.Rept. No. 99-421 (Energy and Natural Resources) |
Summary | |
To provide standards for placement of commemorative works on certain Federal lands in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes |