A joint resolution to authorize the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia at an appropriate site in Constitution Gardens.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 24, 1985)
Authorizes the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the courageous slaves and free black persons of the American Revolution. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site, approve the design and plans, and provide for maintenance. Prohibits the use of any Federal funds for the memorial's construction. Terminates the Foundation's authority to establish such memorial five years from the date of enactment of this Act.
What just happenedSep 17, 1986
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.J.Res. 142.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 17, 1986Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.J.Res. 142.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Nov 12, 1985Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Favorable.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Oct 29, 1985Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-424.
Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee - Sep 11, 1985Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 27, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.
Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee - Jun 27, 1985IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 27, 1985Discharge
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 27, 1985Committee14500
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 12, 1985Committee
Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 24, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 24, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate