SJRES 143 · 99th Congress · Social Sciences and History

A joint resolution to authorize the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia at an appropriate site in Constitution Gardens.

Introduced 1985-05-24· Sponsored by Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]· Senate

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Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.J.Res. 142.(1986-09-17)

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 of 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 five years from the date of enactment of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans