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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.
1/11/2023, 1:28 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 1512
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.
Designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1512
Bill HR 1512 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2015. Bill HR 1512 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2015. Bill HR 1512's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of April 7, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1512
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1512
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- North Carolina
- Urban and suburban affairs and development
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1512
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1512
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