United States · Law · HJRES
H.J.Res. 142 (99th)
An Act to authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, and children who ran away from slavery.
Introduced
7 February 1985
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Status
Became Public Law No: 99-558.
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Summary
Authorizes the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the courageous slaves and free black persons who gave of themselves during the American Revolution. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site, approve the design and plans, and provide for maintenance. Prohibits the use of any Federal funds for the memorial's construction. Terminates the Foundation's authority to establish such memorial within five years from the enactment of this Act.
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 28 October 1986
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 17 October 1986
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 19 September 1986
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 6 November 1985
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 29 October 1985
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 February 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-joint-resolution/142
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/hjres/142