H.R. 938 (112th): Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

Introduced:
Mar 08, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 222 on Jan 14, 2013. See H.R. 222 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 8, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 08, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 08, 2011
Cosponsors
48 cosponsors (24R, 24D) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of the United States in World War I.

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Last updated Mar 08, 2011.
17 pages

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3/8/2011--Introduced.
Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to:
(1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I;
(2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities;
(3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States;
(4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and
(5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Designates:
(1) the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial; and
(2) the District of Columbia War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work at the site of the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial to reflect its national character.

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  • Public Law 108-375

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  • 118 Stat. 2045

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  • 40 U.S.C. Chapter 89