S 2495 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

National Liberty Memorial Act

Introduced 2006-04-03· Sponsored by Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2006-04-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Liberty Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish the National Liberty Memorial on federal land that is part of Constitution Gardens in the District of Columbia to honor: (1) persons of African descent who volunteered as free persons or who were compelled as slaves to serve as soldiers or provide civilian assistance during the American Revolution; (2) the people who fled bondage or filed petitions seeking liberty; and (3) other people who advocated for liberty, justice, and citizenship for persons of African descent.…

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Cosponsors (6)

2 Democrats4 Republicans