Bills · HR 2377
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2377Land use and conservationUser charges and fees
National Garden for America’s 250th Anniversary Act
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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6MIN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a new national monument to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, creating a lasting physical space dedicated to American heroes. It provides a specific path for the "National Garden of American Heroes" to move from concept to reality, setting deadlines and assigning responsibilities.
If this bill becomes law, the White House Task Force would have the explicit power to establish the garden, potentially by July 4, 2026, and use private contributions to fund it. This approach means federal tax dollars might not be directly used for construction, but a visitation fee could be imposed on the public for its maintenance. If it doesn't become law, the Task Force would not have this specific authorization, making the creation of such a garden less likely to proceed under these terms, impacting how the 250th anniversary is publicly commemorated and potentially leaving the concept as an unfunded executive order.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to establish the National Garden of American Heroes.
This officially empowers the Task Force to proceed with creating a specific national monument.
PROVISION 02
Sets a goal for construction to begin by July 4, 2026, provided the Secretary of the Interior approves the location.
This establishes a clear timeline for the project's commencement, aligning it with the nation's 250th anniversary.
PROVISION 03
Allows the garden to be established in a restricted area (the Reserve) and permits the Secretary of the Interior to acquire non-federal land for it.
This provides flexibility in choosing a suitable location for the garden, overcoming typical land-use restrictions.
PROVISION 04
Creates a "National Garden Fund" to accept private contributions for the garden's establishment and maintenance, allowing the Director of the National Park Service to charge a visitation fee if funds are insufficient.
This outlines the primary funding mechanism, aiming for private support but allowing for a user fee to ensure long-term upkeep.
PROVISION 05
Requires regular reports to Congress from the Task Force on the garden's establishment and, later, from the National Park Service on its maintenance.
This ensures ongoing oversight and transparency regarding the project's progress, budget, and operations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2377
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
House BillHR 2377Land use and conservationUser charges and fees
National Garden for America’s 250th Anniversary Act
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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