HR 2717
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
North Carolina
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' organizations and recognition
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.
Introduced: August 1, 2011
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Became law
Mar 29, 2012
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 12, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Aug 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans.
Designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.
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