New Consultation Requirements for the National Global War on Terror…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the design process for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial by mandating that the Secretary of the Interior formally solicit and respond to feedback from veterans service organizations before submitting s to federal planning commissions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Veterans service organizations

These organizations are granted a formal 90-day window to review and provide written feedback on the concept design of the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial.

Secretary of the Interior

The Secretary is required to manage the notice process, review feedback, prepare a response memorandum, and publish documents on the National Park Service website.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6477 requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with veterans service organizations before finalizing the design of the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial. The amendment establishes a formal 90-day feedback period and requires the Secretary to publish a response memorandum detailing how that feedback was considered.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment give veterans groups the power to veto the memorial design?

No. The amendment explicitly states that it does not grant any veterans service organization a right of approval, veto, or reconsideration over the design or construction of the memorial.

Are veterans service organizations required to provide feedback?

No. Participation in the feedback process is entirely voluntary.

Does this apply to all war memorials?

No. It specifically applies to the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes the design process for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial by mandating that the Secretary of the Interior formally solicit and respond to feedback from veterans service organizations before submitting s to federal planning commissions.

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Formalization of Stakeholder Consultation

The amendment codifies a specific feedback loop for veterans groups in the federal memorial design process, which is currently governed by the broader Commemorative Works Act.

National Global War on Terrorism Memorial Secretary of the Interior

Connected Entities

personSecretary of the Interior“Responsible for managing the consultation process.”Map →

personMr. Banks“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationGlobal War on Terror Memorial Foundation“Identified as the sponsor of the memorial.”Map →

otherNational Global War on Terrorism Memorial“The specific commemorative work affected by this amendment.”Map →

organizationCommission of Fine Arts“Federal agency responsible for reviewing memorial designs.”Map →

organizationNational Capital Planning Commission“Federal agency responsible for reviewing memorial designs.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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New Consultation Requirements for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial