HR 13627 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to establish a Commission to identify, designate, preserve, and protect cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings which are located abroad and which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1978-07-27)
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Establishes the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Directs the Commission to identify cemeteries, monuments and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage, of United States citizens particularity those which are in danger of deterioration or destruction. Directs the Commission to designate such cemeteries, monuments, and buildings and to encourage foreign governments to preserve them. Requires the Commission to make an annual report on its activities to Congress and the President.…
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