A joint resolution to authorize the Korean War Memorial, Inc. to erect a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Summary

Authorizes the Korean War Memorial, Inc., to erect a memorial on public grounds in the District of Columbia, or its environs, to honor members of the armed forces who served in the Korean War. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, a suitable site for such memorial. Subjects the design and plans for the memorial to the approval of the Secretary, the National Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the American Battle Monuments Commission. Declares that, except for the land authorized for such memorial, no moneys or property belonging to the United States, the District of Columbia, or any State or local government shall be expended for the erection of such memorial. Terminates the authority for the erection of such memorial unless: (1) erection commences within five years of the enactment of this resolution; and (2) sufficient funds are available. Holds the Secretary responsible for the maintenance and care of the memorial and its grounds.

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Timeline

1. 31 July 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

   Source: Committee

4. 29 October 1985

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-424.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 September 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.R. 2205.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 July 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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