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

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Explore the details of House Bill 5548 To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell Pershing Hall. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5548

This bill amends the Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to sell for fair market value Pershing Hall, in Paris, France, and transfer to the purchaser all right, title, and interest of the United States in the property.

The VA shall return to the entity from which the United States acquired Pershing Hall any personal property in the VA's possession, including memorabilia regarding General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I.

The Pershing Hall Revolving Fund shall be abolished one year after such sale and its funds, as well as funds received from such sale, shall be deposited in the VA's Construction, Major Projects account.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5548

Bill HR 5548 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2016. Bill HR 5548 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2016. Bill HR 5548's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 27, 2016

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5548

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Department of Veterans AffairsEuropeFranceGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersMilitary historyMonuments and memorialsVeterans' medical care