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H.R. 5243 (98th)

A bill to establish a commission to identify, designate, preserve, and protect cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings which are located abroad and which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.

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Introduced

26 March 1984

Last action

3 April 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]

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Summary

Establishes a commission to be known as the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Requires the Commission to: (1) identify and publish a list of cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage of U.S. citizens; (2) encourage the preservation and protection of such places by obtaining assurances from foreign governments that they will be preserved and protected; (3) support demonstration projects to help preserve and protect such places; and (4) prepare and disseminate reports on the condition of and progress toward preserving and protecting such places.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 April 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

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