HR 11844 · 94th Congress · Monuments and memorials

A bill to authorize the erection of a statue of Bernardo de Galvez on public grounds in the District of Columbia.

Introduced 1976-02-10· Sponsored by Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 3031 passed in lieu.(1976-05-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select an appropriate site for the erection of a statute of Bernardo de Galvez, a gift of the Government of Spain in recognition of the Bicentennial celebrations of the United States of America. Specifies that the statue shall be erected on grounds now owned by the United States of America in the District of Columbia. Requires approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission for the site selection and design of the statue. Provides that the erection of the statue and proper landscape treatment shall be without expense to the United States of America, except for necessary maintenance after completion.…

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Cosponsors (12)

9 Democrats3 Republicans