Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Last recorded step: House, Jul 21, 2026.
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This bill would extend the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 and designate a site near the Ellipse for a memorial to John Adams.
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What it does
This bill would extend the authorization of the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 to continue its work establishing a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring John Adams. The legislation specifies a primary location for the memorial south of the White House near the Ellipse, but allows for an alternative site within the National Mall's Reserve area if the initial location is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible.
Who is affected
This bill primarily affects the Adams Memorial Commission by extending its operations through 2032 to continue the establishment of a permanent memorial in Washington, DC. The legislation also impacts federal land management and security entities responsible for the specific areas designated for the memorial, including the site south of the White House and the area known as the Reserve.
Key provisions
- Extension of the Adams Memorial Commission. The bill extends the authorization of the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 to continue its work establishing a permanent memorial in Washington, DC, honoring John Adams and his legacy.
- Primary Memorial Location Designation. The legislation specifies a primary location for the memorial south of the White House, adjacent to Ellipse Road and near Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street, Northwest, as identified in a February 2025 map.
- Alternative Location Contingency. If the primary site is determined to be unsuitable or unfeasible due to physical or security constraints, the bill requires the memorial to be located within the Reserve area of the National Mall.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
The bill extends the authorization for the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032.
Relationship to existing law
The bill extends the authorization of the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 and provides specific location requirements for the memorial within areas of Washington, DC, including the Reserve.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to facilitate the establishment of a permanent memorial in Washington, DC, honoring John Adams and his legacy by extending the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 and designating specific locations for the monument's placement.