To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 111-169.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 22, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of former President John Adams and his family's legacy of public service until December 2, 2013, unless specified conditions are met for an additional three year extension.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill extends the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work honoring former President John Adams and his family's legacy on federal land in Washington, D.C. The extension lasts until December 2, 2013, with a provision for an additional three-year extension if certain conditions are met. The bill was signed into law and relates to public lands and natural resources.
The bill extends the timeframe for the Adams Memorial Foundation to create a commemorative work honoring John Adams on federal land, ensuring continued authorization for the project.
- Extends legislative authority for the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work.
- Applies to federal land in the District of Columbia.
- Includes a sunset date of December 2, 2013, with a possible three-year extension under specified conditions.
The Adams Memorial Foundation benefits by receiving extended authority to complete the commemorative work. The general public and visitors to Washington, D.C. may benefit from the establishment of the memorial honoring John Adams and his family's public service legacy.
The bill does not specify funding sources or detailed implementation plans, which could affect project completion. Extending legislative authority may delay finalization of the commemorative work. No information is provided on costs or potential impacts on federal land use.
The bill was introduced in the House during the 111th Congress, falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, and was signed into law in 2010. It reflects a legislative process focused on commemorative projects on federal land.
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Extending the legislative authority may allow more time for fundraising, planning, and construction of the commemorative work, potentially affecting federal land use and visitor experience in the District of Columbia.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review funding sources, project timelines, and any conditions tied to the additional extension period. Monitoring implementation progress could be important given the extension of authority.
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