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HR 2885 105th Congress House

To authorize the establishment of a Cold War memorial.

Introduced: May 22, 1998 See on congress.gov
Commemorations Armed Forces and National SecurityCold WarDepartment of DefenseDistrict of Columbia
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Economics and Public FinanceFederal employeesForeign serviceGiftsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment trust fundsHistoryIntelligence officersInternational AffairsMilitary personnelMonuments and memorialsPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Nov 18, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2248-2249)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia area a memorial to: (1) honor the military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense, members of the intelligence community and the foreign service, and others who served the United States in pursuit of its Cold War aims; and (2) commemorate U.S. involvement in that conflict.

Creates in the Treasury a fund for Commission expenses in establishing the memorial.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Calvert, Ken
California · May 22, 1998
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 22, 1998
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