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To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell Pershing Hall.

USA115th CongressHR-2773| House 
| Updated: 10/12/2017
Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)John J. Duncan (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to sell Pershing Hall, in Paris, France, for fair market value, on the condition that the purchaser agrees to preserve its interior and exterior architectural details. The VA shall transfer to the American Battle Monuments Commission any personal property in the VA's possession, including memorabilia regarding General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, regardless of the location of the property at the time of the transfer. The funds received from such sale shall be transferred to the commission and made available for maintaining cemeteries, monuments, and memorials under the commission's jurisdiction. The Pershing Hall Revolving Fund shall be abolished one year after such sale and its funds shall be transferred to the commission.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 6, 2017
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Hearings Held.
  • June 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 6, 2017
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Hearings Held.

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To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell Pershing Hall.

USA115th CongressHR-2773| House 
| Updated: 10/12/2017
This bill amends the Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to sell Pershing Hall, in Paris, France, for fair market value, on the condition that the purchaser agrees to preserve its interior and exterior architectural details. The VA shall transfer to the American Battle Monuments Commission any personal property in the VA's possession, including memorabilia regarding General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, regardless of the location of the property at the time of the transfer. The funds received from such sale shall be transferred to the commission and made available for maintaining cemeteries, monuments, and memorials under the commission's jurisdiction. The Pershing Hall Revolving Fund shall be abolished one year after such sale and its funds shall be transferred to the commission.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 6, 2017
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Hearings Held.
  • June 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 6, 2017
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Hearings Held.
Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)John J. Duncan (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEuropeFranceGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersMilitary historyMonuments and memorialsVeterans' medical care