legislation: 113-s-2978
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| 113-s-2978 | 113 | s | 2978 | A bill 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. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2014-12-04 | 2014-12-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 0 | 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: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including 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. | 2023-01-11T13:25:05Z |