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HR 3499 105th Congress House

To authorize the Washington Interdependence Council to establish a memorial to Mr. Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia.

Introduced: March 18, 1998 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
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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Mar 23, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Mar 18, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 18, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 23, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Washington Interdependence Council of the District of Columbia to establish a memorial in the District to honor and commemorate the accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds to pay any expense for establishment of such memorial.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3499: To authorize the Washington Interdependence Council to establish a memorial to Mr. Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3499/
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"H.R. 3499: To authorize the Washington Interdependence Council to establish a memorial to Mr. Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3499/.
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H.R. 3499, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3499/.
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