Renewing the Dream Act

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the current plaque at the Lincoln Memorial that commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. It further mandates the installation of a new plaque for the same purpose. This ensures the continued remembrance of the historic speech with an updated memorial, potentially allowing for a more durable or historically accurate representation.

This provision specifies that the design and placement of the new plaque must adhere to the guidelines set forth in Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the "Commemorative Works Act." This ensures that the new memorial meets established standards for commemorative works on federal land, covering aspects like design review, location, and funding, thereby maintaining consistency with national monument policies.

This section outlines the funding sources for the plaque replacement. It permits the Secretary of the Interior to accept private contributions to cover the costs of preparing and installing the new plaque without requiring further appropriation, providing a mechanism for public involvement. Additionally, it explicitly allows for the use of federal funds to remove the old plaque and to design, procure, and install the new one, offering financial flexibility for the project's execution.