1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865. (2) As early as 1864, efforts were underway to preserve places that had been the location of pivotal battles during the Civil War, even before surrender occurred. (3) The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations, including sites dedicated to the interpretation of the American Civil War. (4) The National Park Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense administer public lands that are responsible for Confederate commemorative works. (5) There are 147 national cemeteries in the United States. Fourteen are maintained by the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service. The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the National Cemetery Administration, administers 131 cemeteries. The Department of Defense, through the Army, administers 2 cemeteries. (6) The Department of Defense has jurisdiction over— (A) 10 major United States military installations named in honor of Confederate military leaders; and (B) Navy ships named after Confederate victories. 3. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Confederate commemorative work The term Confederate commemorative work — (A) means any work that mentions individuals or units who participated or served in the advancement of Confederate efforts; and (B) includes the Confederate flag and any other symbols or signage that honors the Confederacy, including any monument, statue, or plaque that honors a Confederate leader, soldier, or supporter of the Confederate States of America. (2) Confederate Flag The term Confederate flag — (A) means the national flag of the Confederacy from 1861 through 1865