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Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act

H.R. 2306 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2306119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/24/2025REP. MOOLENAARR-MI · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.45 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS

9 members · Left 5 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Moolenaar, John R. (R-MI) (Introduced 03/24/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.45 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 9 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/21/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (10/31/2025)

The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act

This bill extends through 2032 the Adams Memorial Commission, whose purpose is to establish a permanent memorial in Washington, DC, to honor John Adams and his legacy.

The bill specifies that the Adams Memorial shall be located within the area specified by the Adams Memorial Commission in a February 25, 2025 map (i.e., south of the White House, adjacent to Ellipse Road and near Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street, Northwest).

If the Commission determines that this location is not suitable or feasible due to physical or security constraints, the bill requires that the memorial be located in the Reserve, an area which generally extends from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2306 EH: Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2306

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act.

2.Extension of authority; location of memorial (a)Adams memorial commission (1)ExtensionSection 2406(l) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2032. (2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if enacted on December 1, 2025. (b)Compliance with standards for commemorative worksSection 1(c) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411; 124 Stat. 1192; 127 Stat. 3880; 133 Stat. 750) is amended— (1)by striking The establishment and inserting Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the establishment; and (2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2032. (c)Location of commemorative workSection 1 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) is amended to read as follows:

1.Approval of commemorative work (a)SiteNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, and subject to subsection (b), the Adams Memorial shall be located within the area generally depicted as Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area on the map titled Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025. (b)Additional locationsIf the Commission determines that the location described in subsection (a) is not suitable or feasible due to physical or security constraints, the commemorative work shall be located within the Reserve. (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Adams memorialThe term Adams Memorial means the commemorative work authorized to be established under section 1(b) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411). (2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Adams Memorial Commission established under section 2406(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9). (3)ReserveThe term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code..

3.Conforming amendmentsSection 2 and section 3 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) are hereby repealed. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

107 HR 2306 IH: The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2306IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2025Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Connolly, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Moulton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act.2.Extension of authority; Location of memorial(a)Adams Memorial CommissionSection 2406 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended—(1)in subsection (l), by striking 2025 and inserting 2032; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(n)Authorization of appropriationsNotwithstanding other provision of law, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section, subject to the following limitations:(1)Non-federal match requirementAny Federal funds made available under this section shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal contributions.(2)Limitation on administrative costsNot more than 4 percent of Federal funds made available under this section may be used for administrative expenses..(b)Compliance with Standards for Commemorative WorksSection 1(c) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411; 124 Stat. 1192; 127 Stat. 3880; 133 Stat. 750) is amended—(1)by striking The establishment and inserting Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the establishment; and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2032.(c)Location of commemorative workSection 2 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) is amended—(1)by striking The commemorative and inserting (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the commemorative; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(b)The commemorative work may be located within the area generally depicted as Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area on the map titled Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025. .

Referred in Senate (RFS)

107 HR 2306 : Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2306IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025ReceivedJuly 13, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act.2.Extension of authority; location of memorial(a)Adams memorial commission(1)ExtensionSection 2406(l) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2032.(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if enacted on December 1, 2025.(b)Compliance with standards for commemorative worksSection 1(c) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411; 124 Stat. 1192; 127 Stat. 3880; 133 Stat. 750) is amended—(1)by striking The establishment and inserting Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the establishment; and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2032.(c)Location of commemorative workSection 1 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) is amended to read as follows:1.Approval of commemorative work(a)SiteNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, and subject to subsection (b), the Adams Memorial shall be located within the area generally depicted as Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area on the map titled Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025.(b)Additional locationsIf the Commission determines that the location described in subsection (a) is not suitable or feasible due to physical or security constraints, the commemorative work shall be located within the Reserve.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Adams memorialThe term Adams Memorial means the commemorative work authorized to be established under section 1(b) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411).(2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Adams Memorial Commission established under section 2406(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9).(3)ReserveThe term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code..3.Conforming amendmentsSection 2 and section 3 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) are hereby repealed.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

107 HR 2306 RH: Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 305119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2306[Report No. 119–353]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2025Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Connolly, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Moulton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesOctober 31, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Keating, and Mr. Amodei of NevadaOctober 31, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 24, 2025A BILLTo reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act.2.Extension of authority; location of memorial(a)Adams memorial commissionSection 2406(l) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2032.(b)Compliance with standards for commemorative worksSection 1(c) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411; 124 Stat. 1192; 127 Stat. 3880; 133 Stat. 750) is amended—(1)by striking The establishment and inserting Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the establishment; and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2032.(c)Location of commemorative workSection 1 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) is amended to read as follows:1.Approval of commemorative work(a)SiteNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, and subject to subsection (b), the Adams Memorial shall be located within the area generally depicted as Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area on the map titled Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025.(b)Additional locationsIf the Commission determines that the location described in subsection (a) is not suitable or feasible due to physical or security constraints, the commemorative work shall be located within the Reserve.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Adams memorialThe term Adams Memorial means the commemorative work authorized to be established under section 1(b) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411).(2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Adams Memorial Commission established under section 2406(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9).(3)ReserveThe term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code..3.Conforming amendmentsSection 2 and section 3 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) are hereby repealed.October 31, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (20)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/09/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
07/16/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
09/17/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
09/17/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
09/17/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
10/31/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-353.
10/31/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-353.
10/31/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 305.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5083-5085)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2306.
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5083-5084)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate.
07/13/2026SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
07/21/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textAdams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseAdams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseAdams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Display TitleAdams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedThe Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (8)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee07/13/2026 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee10/31/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee09/17/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee09/17/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee03/24/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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