H.R. 6696 (110th): Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

Introduced:
Jul 31, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 482 (111th) on Jan 13, 2009.

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 31, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 31, 2008
Cosponsors
40 cosponsors (36R, 4D) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial, in the District of Columbia or its environs, to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War I, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 31, 2008.
5 pages

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7/31/2008--Introduced.
Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia on or near the District of Columbia War Memorial to honor World War I veterans and to commemorate U.S. participation in that war. Establishes the World War I Memorial Advisory Board. Establishes a fund in the Treasury for expenses of establishing the memorial.

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  • 40 U.S.C. Chapter 89