US HB2717 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
March 29 2012 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-29 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
| 2011-09-12 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2011-08-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
North Carolina
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
North Carolina
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:HN02717:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr2717ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr2717ih.pdf |
