United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2717 (112th)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.
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1 August 2011
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Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate 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.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 1 August 2011
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Introduced in House · EN · 1 August 2011
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 1 August 2011
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2717
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/2717