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HR 1497 105th Congress House Commemorations Armed Forces and National Security District of Columbia Monuments and memorials Peace

To extend the authority of the National Peace Garden to establish a commemorative work on Federal lands.

Introduced: April 30, 1997 See on congress.gov
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May 6, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Apr 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 30, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extends the legislative authority of the National Peace Garden to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia until June 30, 2002.

What's happening now May 6, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 10, 1997
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Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 30, 1997
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