Congress extends deadline for D.C. war memorial modifications through 2033
S. 1353 — A bill to extend the authority for modifications to the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia. · Filed by Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · Reported out
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What it does
This bill extends the deadline for making modifications to the Second Division Memorial in Washington, D.C. from its current expiration date through September 30, 2033. The Second Division Memorial is a war memorial, and this extension allows the organization managing it to continue making authorized changes to the memorial during this extended period.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to extend an existing statutory authority for modifications to a specific war memorial. It is a routine administrative extension with no policy innovation or substantive change to law.
Who it affects
The extension itself imposes no direct cost on citizens and preserves a public memorial's maintenance and improvement. However, the bill is purely administrative and confers no affirmative benefit — it simply prevents an authority from expiring.