To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.

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HR 2181

Introduced

Jun 14, 2011

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CHANGE OF PRIMARY SPONSOR REQUEST - Mr. Butterfield asked unanimous consent that he be considered the primary sponsor of ...

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Conflicts and wars District of Columbia Europe Military history Military personnel and dependents Monuments and memorials Public Lands and Natural Resources Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history United Kingdom

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Summary

Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (previously the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation) to establish a memorial on specified federal land in the District of Columbia to honor slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.

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Jul 11, 2012

CHANGE OF PRIMARY SPONSOR REQUEST - Mr. Butterfield asked unanimous consent that he be considered the primary sponsor of H.R. 2181 in lieu of the late Donald Payne from New Jersey. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 14, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 14, 2011

Introduced in House

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