Army Security Agency Monument Act

Bill Number: H.R. 8211
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Last Updated: 2026-06-03T08:07:40Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H.R. 8211 - Army Security Agency Monument Act

Purpose

This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery (or nearby if needed) to honor veterans of the Army Security Agency (ASA) who served between 1945 and 1976 during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, and the Cold War era.

Key Provisions

Placement: The monument must be placed in Arlington National Cemetery on a non-burial plot. If no suitable spot is available inside, it can be placed outside the entrance.
Design Requirements:
Approved jointly by the Secretary of the Army and the National Army Security Agency Association.
Limited to a base size of 52 inches by 18 inches.
Funding and Maintenance: The National Army Security Agency Association must enter an agreement to cover all costs, including site preparation, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
Definitions: Uses standard legal definitions from U.S. law (38 U.S.C. § 101) for "World War II," "Korean conflict," and "Vietnam era."

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Introduces a new authorization for this specific monument; no amendments to prior laws are mentioned, making it a standalone measure to commemorate ASA veterans.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Minimal financial burden on the Department of the Army, as all costs are borne by the Association; slight administrative involvement in approval and oversight.
Citizens: Honors ASA veterans and their families through public recognition at a prestigious site, with no direct costs or burdens.
International Relations: None apparent.

Main Stakeholders

National Army Security Agency Association: Responsible for funding, design input, construction, and maintenance.
Secretary of the Army / Department of the Army: Oversees placement, design approval, and agreement.
ASA Veterans and Families: Primary beneficiaries of the tribute.
Arlington National Cemetery Management: Affected by space allocation.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Straightforward directive with clear conditions; relies on private funding to avoid taxpayer expense, aligning with precedents for privately funded memorials.
Constitutional: No apparent issues; supports free speech and commemoration without government endorsement of specific views.
Political: Bipartisan sponsorship (introduced by Ms. Adams with co-sponsors from both parties); referred to Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services Committees, signaling focus on veteran recognition without controversy.

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Sponsor

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Cosponsors (6)

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

Recent Actions

2026-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2026-04-09: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-09: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-09: Introduced in House
2026-04-09: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

Army Security Agency Monument Act — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (3 pages)