H.R. 132 — To authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor individuals who have served as volunteers in the Peace Corps.

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Directs the Peace Corps to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor Peace Corps volunteers.

Establishes the Peace Corps Volunteer Memorial Advisory Board to: (1) promote the establishment of the memorial; and (2) with the approval of the Peace Corps, recommend the site and select the design for the memorial.

Authorizes the Peace Corps to solicit private contributions for such memorial. Establishes a fund in the Treasury for the sole purpose of carrying out this Act. Prohibits the use of Federal funds for the construction of the memorial, except those received as private contributions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to be responsible for maintenance and care of the memorial.

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1991-01-03
Introduced in House
1991-01-03
Introduced in House
1991-01-03
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1991-01-03
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
1991-02-21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

To authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor individuals who have served as volunteers in the Peace Corps.

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