United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

S 883 — A bill 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.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.

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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. Prohibits the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. from using federal funds to establish such memorial. Repeals P.L. 99-558 and P.L. 100-625 relating to the establishment and approval of the location of a black revolutionary war patriots memorial.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/17/2011 without amendment. With written report No. 112-118.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-214.

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 883 do?
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. Prohibits the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. from using federal funds to establish such memorial. Repeals P.L. 99-558 and P.L. 100-625 relating to the establishment and approval of the location of a black revolutionary war patriots memorial.
Who sponsors S 883?
S 883 is sponsored by Joseph Lieberman (Independent).
What is the current status of S 883?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 883?
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