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H.R. 1721 (115th)

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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Introduced

24 March 2017

Last action

13 September 2017 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  2. 24 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 September 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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