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HR 8211

Army Security Agency Monument Act

119th Congress Introduced by Alma Adams and 6 co-sponsors

Hr 8211 would require the Army to place a compact non-burial ASA veterans monument at Arlington (or nearby) funded and maintained by the National Army Security Agency Association.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HR 8211

Summary of HR 8211 (119th Congress) – Army Security Agency Monument Act

Purpose

  • To direct the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring Army Security Agency (ASA) veterans who served from 1945 to 1976 across World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, and the Cold War era.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Placement Requirement

    • The Secretary of the Army must place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring ASA veterans who served in the Armed Forces between 1945 and 1976, covering World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, and the Cold War era.
    • If Arlington National Cemetery cannot accommodate an appropriate site, the monument may be placed at a location outside the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.

  • Design and Scale

    • The monument must be designed with input from both the Secretary of the Army and the National Army Security Agency Association.
    • It must be placed on a non-burial plot.
    • The base dimensions are limited to 52 inches by 18 inches.

  • Construction and Maintenance Funding

    • The Secretary of the Army may only place the monument if the National Army Security Agency Association enters into an agreement to:
    • Pay all costs to prepare the site.
    • Pay for the construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the monument.
    • Comply with any additional terms the Secretary requires.

  • Definitions

    • The terms “World War II,” “Korean conflict,” and “Vietnam era” follow the meanings provided in section 101 of title 38, U.S.C.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Directly Beneficiaries/Focus Group

    • Army Security Agency veterans who served from 1945 to 1976 (across WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam era, and the Cold War).

  • Institutions/Organizations Involved

    • Department of the Army (responsible for placement).
    • Arlington National Cemetery (location, subject to space/fit).
    • National Army Security Agency Association (partner in design, funding, and maintenance).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 9, 2026
  • Referral: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and to the Committee on Armed Services; later referred to a Subcommittee (Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs) as indicated in action history.
  • Sponsorship: Several members listed as sponsors and co-sponsors, including Rep. Adams (lead) and co-sponsors across both parties.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Memorialization: Creates a formal, physical recognition of ASA veterans across multiple conflicts, ensuring their service is officially commemorated at a major national military cemetery.
  • Public Awareness: Increases visibility of the ASA’s role in U.S. military history and signals recognition of signals intelligence and related activities during the mid-20th century.
  • Funding Structure: Places financial responsibility for construction and maintenance on the National Army Security Agency Association, contingent on a formal agreement with the Army. This shifts some costs away from federal funding, relying on the association’s contributions.
  • Site Considerations: If Arlington National Cemetery cannot accommodate the monument, an alternative external site would be used, maintaining the memorial goal while accommodating space constraints.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill emphasizes an official, design-approved memorial that is non-burial and compact in footprint.
  • It ties the monument’s funding and upkeep to a collaboration with the ASA Association, ensuring private support for the project.
  • Definitions align with established U.S. Code terminology for the relevant eras, providing consistency with other memorials and recognitions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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