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S 2495 109th Congress Senate Commemorations American Revolution Armed Forces and National Security Black history Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues District of Columbia History Military history Military personnel Minorities Monuments and memorials Public Lands and Natural Resources Slavery

National Liberty Memorial Act

Introduced: April 3, 2006 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Apr 3, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 3, 2006
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Liberty Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish the National Liberty Memorial on federal land that is part of Constitution Gardens in the District of Columbia to honor: (1) persons of African descent who volunteered as free persons or who were compelled as slaves to serve as soldiers or provide civilian assistance during the American Revolution; (2) the people who fled bondage or filed petitions seeking liberty; and (3) other people who advocated for liberty, justice, and citizenship for persons of African descent.

What's happening now April 3, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Bill text 1 version

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Apr 3, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2495: National Liberty Memorial Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2495/
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"S. 2495: National Liberty Memorial Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2495/.
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S. 2495, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2495/.
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