United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-227. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 06, 2016. Enacted.

Summary

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. (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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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-227. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5937.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5279-5280)

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

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  13. Referred to House Veterans' Affairs

  14. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  15. 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.

  16. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5937 do?
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. (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.
Who sponsors HR 5937?
HR 5937 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 5937?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 06, 2016. Enacted.
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