Congress 114 - HR 5937 - To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, and for other purposes.

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Aviation and airports Cemeteries and funerals Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Europe France International Affairs Military history Monuments and memorials

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

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Sep 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-227.
Sep 29, 2016

Signed by President.
Sep 26, 2016

Presented to President.
Sep 21, 2016

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 20, 2016

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911)
Sep 20, 2016

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5911)
Sep 13, 2016

Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 12, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5279)
Sep 12, 2016

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5279)
Sep 12, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5937.
Sep 12, 2016

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5279-5280)
Sep 12, 2016

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 6, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 6, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 6, 2016

Introduced in House

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