H.R.1669: To authorize the reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery of two unknown Americans who lost their lives during the Civil War, one while serving in the Union Army of the United States and the other while serving in the Army of the Confederate States of America, and for other purposes.

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Bill Summary

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Defense to cause to be brought from a national cemetery for reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, the remains of one unknown Union soldier and one unknown Confederate soldier who served and died during the Civil War. Authorizes appropriations.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
May 20, 1997

Introduced in the House by John R. Kasich (R-Ohio)

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