HR 1721
115th 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 at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.
Introduced: March 24, 2017
Introduced by:
Rouzer, David
Republican
· North Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 13, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on the city's: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including through establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans.
The bill designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1