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- H.J.RES.183
H.J.RES.183: To authorize the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced July 11, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 19, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (33 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor Dr. Ralph David Abernathy and the Poor People's Campaign. Exempts the memorial from provisions of the Commemorative Works Act which: (1) prohibit commemorative works honoring a nonmilitary event, individual, or group of individuals from being authorized until after the 25th anniversary of the event or death of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
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| July 11, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |