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H.R.1497: War Memorial Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced April 11, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (2 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
War Memorial Protection Act - Permits emblems of belief approved for placement on government-provided headstones and markers to be included as part of: (1) a military memorial established or acquired by the federal government; or (2) any other military memorial established in cooperation with the American Battle Monuments Commission. Includes as approved emblems, at a minimum, all those authorized by the National Cemetery Administration.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 8, 2013 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
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| July 8, 2013 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-140.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
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| June 6, 2013 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
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| April 11, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| April 11, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) |