HJRES 142 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

An Act to authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, and children who ran away from slavery.

Introduced 1985-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-558.(1986-10-27)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1985-11-06
Yea 408Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the courageous slaves and free black persons who gave of themselves during the American Revolution. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site, approve the design and plans, and provide for maintenance. Prohibits the use of any Federal funds for the memorial's construction. Terminates the Foundation's authority to establish such memorial within five years from the enactment of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans