Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Plain Language Summary
# Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act Summary **What it does:** This bill extends the Adams Memorial Commission through 2032 and authorizes the creation of a permanent memorial in Washington, DC honoring former President John Adams and his historical legacy. The memorial would be located in a specific area south of the White House near the Ellipse, Pennsylvania Avenue, and 15th Street.
If that location proves unsuitable for physical or security reasons, the memorial can instead be built elsewhere in the Reserve area—the major park space stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects the Adams Memorial Commission (the advisory group overseeing the project) and Washington, DC residents and visitors. It also touches on broader questions about how the nation commemorates historical figures in its capital. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
CRS Official Summary
The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes ActThis 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.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate.