To authorize the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the manmade famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-340.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 16, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933. States that the establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act and exempts such memorial from certain requirements concerning design, funding, and location. Prohibits the U.S. government from paying any expense for the establishment of the memorial or its maintenance.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill authorizes the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine-genocide. The memorial's establishment is to comply with the Commemorative Works Act but is exempt from certain requirements related to design, funding, and location. The bill explicitly prohibits the U.S. government from funding the memorial's establishment or maintenance. The bill was passed by the House in 2005 and became law in 2006.
The law permits Ukraine to create a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C., to honor famine victims, with all costs borne by Ukraine and exemptions from some federal memorial regulations.
- Authorizes the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia.
- The memorial honors victims of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine-genocide.
- The memorial is exempt from certain Commemorative Works Act requirements regarding design, funding, and location.
- The U.S. government is prohibited from paying any expenses related to the memorial's establishment or maintenance.
- The bill was signed into law on October 13, 2006.
['Government of Ukraine', 'Victims and descendants of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine-genocide', 'Visitors to the District of Columbia interested in historical memorials', 'Federal land management agencies responsible for the memorial site']
['Exemptions from certain Commemorative Works Act requirements could affect standard oversight and design review processes.', 'Prohibition on U.S. government funding places full financial responsibility on the Government of Ukraine, which may affect project completion or maintenance.', 'Implementation oversight responsibilities for the memorial on federal land may require coordination between U.S. agencies and the Government of Ukraine.']
The bill was introduced and passed by the House in 2005 and signed into law in 2006, reflecting a legislative decision to recognize the historical tragedy of the Ukrainian famine-genocide through a memorial on federal land. The bill aligns with international affairs policy by authorizing a foreign government to establish a memorial in the U.S. capital.
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['The memorial may increase public awareness and education about the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine-genocide.', 'Federal land use and management practices may need adjustment to accommodate the memorial.', 'The establishment of a foreign government-sponsored memorial on federal land could set a precedent for similar future memorials.']
The bill's exemption from certain Commemorative Works Act requirements and the prohibition on U.S. government funding are key oversight considerations. Transparency around the memorial's design, funding sources, and maintenance plans will be important to ensure compliance with federal land use policies and to monitor any long-term obligations or impacts on federal agencies.
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