National Garden for America’s 250th Anniversary Act

This bill would let a White House task force create the National Garden of American Heroes, a public statuary park that can honor any person or group. The task force must plan, design, and build the Garden, and try to start construction by July 4, 2026, after the Interior Secretary approves the site. The Garden could be placed in the “Reserve” or on other land; if it’s not on federal land, the Interior Department may buy, accept, or trade for land from states, local or Tribal governments, or private owners.

Money would come from private donations kept in a National Garden Fund at the Treasury. That fund can pay to set up and later maintain the Garden; if the fund isn’t enough, the National Park Service may charge a visitation fee, and any fee money must be used only for maintenance . The task force must update Congress every 60 days on the location, design, timeline, and budget until the Garden opens; after opening, the Park Service must report every 60 days on staffing, visitors, safety, security, and finances .

Key points

• Who is affected: the White House task force, the Interior Department, the National Park Service, potential donors, and state, local, Tribal, or private landowners if land is acquired.
• What changes: creates the Garden; allows siting in the Reserve or on other land; sets up a National Garden Fund; allows a visitation fee for upkeep if needed; requires regular reports to Congress .
• When: aim to start construction by July 4, 2026; reports are due every 60 days before and after opening, as described above .