H.R. 5937 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
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.
H.R. 5937 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 6, 2016, sponsored by Jeff Miller.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 6, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-227
What it does
(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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 6, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 20, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2016
- Became lawSep 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-227. (Sep 29, 2016)
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