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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 24, 2017)
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.
What just happenedSep 13, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 24, 2017
- Sep 13, 2017Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 24, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House