To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to soldiers who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.

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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Oct 3, 2002

Authorizes the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in part of the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.Prohibits use of Federal funds for such memorial, except as provided by the Commemorative Works Act.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-19] · R–OH

Committees

Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20]

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Oct 3, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.
Oct 3, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-719.
Oct 3, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-719.
Sep 12, 2002
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
Sep 12, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 12, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 5, 2002
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 15, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Jan 30, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jan 30, 2001
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2001
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.282, 107th Congress: To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to soldiers who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/282

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr282/BILLS-107hr282rh.htm

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Discuss H.R.282, 107th Congress: To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to soldiers who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/282

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr282/BILLS-107hr282rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.282, 107th Congress: To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to soldiers who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/282

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr282/BILLS-107hr282rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.282, 107th Congress: To authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to soldiers who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/282

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr282/BILLS-107hr282rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.R.282 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.