US HB864 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-14)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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: (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 at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2013-02-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2978 (Same As) 2014-12-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/864/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr864/BILLS-113hr864ih.pdf |
