A bill to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish in the State of Louisiana a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers.
(Sec. 5) Establishes in the Treasury a fund to be used by the Commission to pay the expenses incurred in establishing such memorial.
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the head of any agency to provide to the Louisiana State Museum appropriate military artifacts to memorialize, and educate the public regarding, the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1541-1542)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.
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