To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 18, 2017
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 18, 2017.
159 Cosponsors (95 Republicans, 64 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Representatives Mike Gallagher & Seth Moulton Announce Bill Allowing for New National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in DC”
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Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 28, 2017
“Reps. Moulton,GallagherAnnounce Bill Allowing for New National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in DC”
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Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA6]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 28, 2017
“H.R. 873 - Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act”
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Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA5]
on Jul 28, 2017
History
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Feb 6, 2017
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Introduced
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Jul 25, 2017
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Considered by House Committee on Natural Resources
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Jul 26, 2017
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Ordered Reported
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Jul 28, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jul 28, 2017
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Reported by House Committee on Natural Resources
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Aug 3, 2017
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Passed Senate
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Aug 18, 2017
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 873 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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