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HR 938 112th Congress House

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

Official title: To establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of the United States in World War I.

Introduced: April 1, 2011 See on congress.gov
Social Sciences and History Advisory bodiesCommemorative events and holidaysDistrict of ColumbiaMilitary history
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 24, 2012
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
Mar 10, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 8, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1597)
Mar 8, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 24, 2012

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I.

Designates: (1) the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial; and (2) the District of Columbia War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial.

Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work at the site of the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial to reflect its national character.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6364 Related bill World War I Centennial Commission Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Democratic 8 Republican 4
Lance, Leonard
· May 30, 2012
Schmidt, Jean
· Feb 2, 2012
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jan 24, 2012
Carnahan, Russ
· Dec 14, 2011
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Dec 14, 2011
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Aug 1, 2011
Yoder, Kevin
· Aug 1, 2011
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 23, 2011
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 3, 2011
BARTON, JOE
· May 10, 2011
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Apr 15, 2011
GONZALEZ, CHARLES
· Apr 14, 2011
MANZULLO, DONALD
· Apr 8, 2011
Conaway, K.
· Apr 1, 2011
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 1, 2011
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Apr 1, 2011
Rooney, Thomas
· Apr 1, 2011
SMITH, LAMAR
· Apr 1, 2011
BOSWELL, LEONARD
· Mar 30, 2011
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 30, 2011
Kissell, Larry
· Mar 29, 2011
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Mar 29, 2011
BARTLETT, ROSCOE
· Mar 17, 2011
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Mar 17, 2011
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Mar 8, 2011
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Mar 8, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 938: Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-938/
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"H.R. 938: Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-938/.
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H.R. 938, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-938/.
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