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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Establishes the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Directs the Commission to identify cemeteries, monuments and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens, particularity those cemeteries and structures which are in danger of deterioration or destruction. Directs the Commission to designate such cemeteries, monuments, and buildings and to encourage foreign governments to preserve them. Requires the Commission to make an annual report on its activities to Congress and the President.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1979

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