National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015

House Bill 1949 - National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 1949 National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 1949

National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 with respect to submission of site and design proposals by the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (sponsor) for the National Liberty Memorial to honor the slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.

The site and design approval process is revised to make the Department of Agriculture, rather than the Department of the Interior or the General Services Administration, responsible for consideration of these site and design proposals and their submission, on behalf of the sponsor, to the Commission of Fine Arts and National Capital Planning Commission.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1949

Bill HR 1949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2015. Bill HR 1949 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2015. Bill HR 1949's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496. as of March 17, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1949

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1949

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Military history

- Military personnel and dependents

- Monuments and memorials

- Racial and ethnic relations

- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1949

National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015

To provide for the consideration and submission of site and design proposals for the National Liberty Memorial approved for establishment in the District of Columbia.

National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015