A bill 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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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 4, 2014)
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.
What just happenedDec 4, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 4, 2014
- Dec 4, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Dec 4, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate