75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act became law 44 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 134 words.
75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following: thanking and honoring World War II veterans; educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations; recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities. In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 142 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,267 words
- Subjects
- AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of Defense +7 more
- Latest action
- Jan 10, 2019: Became Public Law No: 115-433.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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