House Bill 1721
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1721
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 24, 2017
09/13/2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/24/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
03/24/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/24/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:31 PM