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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Introduced

1 August 2011

Last action

29 March 2012 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Carney, John C., Jr. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

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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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Timeline

1 August 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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1 August 2011
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Introduced in House
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1 August 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
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12 September 2011
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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29 March 2012
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2717
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