Congressional Award Youth Park

2 U.S.C. § 2167
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(a) DesignationThe parcel of approximately 5 acres of land located on the Capitol Grounds and described in subsection (b) shall be known and designated as the “Congressional Award Youth Park”. (b) Area included(1) In generalThe parcel of land described in subsection (a) is—(A) bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue, N.W.; (B) bounded on the east by First Street, N.W.; (C) bounded on the south by Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; and (D) bounded on the west by Third Street N.W. (2) ExtensionThe park shall extend to the curbs of the streets described in paragraph (1). (c) Design(1) CompetitionThe Architect of the Capitol shall sponsor a competition for the design of the park, based on specifications developed by the Architect. (2) Specifications(A) In generalNot later than June 30, 2002, the Architect, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, shall develop the specifications for the park. (B) Requirements(i) In generalThe specifications shall require an outdoor design that is accessible to the public. (ii) InclusionsTo the maximum extent practicable, the specifications shall include requirements for—(I) a fountain; (II) extensive use of trees and flowering plants from each of the 50 States; (III) large-scale replicas of the medals awarded under the Congressional Award Program; and (IV) the inscription of the names of all Congressional Award recipients. (3) Selection(A) In generalAs soon as practicable after the competition is completed, the Architect shall forward at least 3 designs, with recommendations, to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission. (B) Final selectionThe United States Capitol Preservation Commission shall select and approve the final design from among the 3 designs submitted under subparagraph (A). (d) FundingFunds otherwise made available to the Architect of the Capitol under this Act shall be available to carry out this section.

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