H.R. 7495: To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes the establishment of memorials honoring the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in two significant Civil War battles: the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Here are the key components of the bill:
1. Establishment of Wisconsin Memorials at Antietam and Manassas
Memorials Authorized
The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish:
- A memorial at the Antietam National Battlefield: This memorial will honor the officers and enlisted men of the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments who fought at the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862.
- A memorial at Manassas National Battlefield Park: This memorial will honor the officers and enlisted men of the Second, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments who participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run from August 28 to August 30, 1862.
Authorized Entity
The Secretary will select individuals or groups responsible for establishing these memorials.
Design Approvals
The design, size, and inscriptions of the memorials will need approval from the Secretary of the Interior.
Prohibition on Use of Federal Funds
No federal funding will be used for the design, acquisition, site preparation, or installation of the memorials.
Suspension for Misrepresentation in Fundraising
The Secretary has the authority to suspend the selected individuals or groups from proceeding with the memorials if there are any misrepresentations related to fundraising efforts that suggest an affiliation with the memorials or the federal government.
Annual Report
Until the memorials are installed, the selected individuals or groups must provide annual updates to the Secretary on their fundraising efforts and progress toward establishing the memorials.
Maintenance
After the installation of each memorial, the Secretary will take responsibility for its maintenance. They may also accept contributions from the selected individuals or groups and others to assist with the maintenance, which will be managed in a separate account dedicated to the National Park Foundation's maintenance of the memorials.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 11, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
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