H.R. 1512
Referred to CommitteeTo 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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
4/7/2015 • House
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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.
Introduced in House • 3/19/2015
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March 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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S. 1401
A bill to provide for the annual designation of cities in the United States as an "American World War II City".
H.R. 677
American Heroes COLA Act of 2015
H.R. 1721
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.