To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-1721House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 13, 2017

Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on the city's: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including through establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. The bill designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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  3. Introduced in House

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