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H.J.RES.57: 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 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 27, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 3, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (29 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Feb. 27, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |