Requires the inclusion of the Washington Square area within the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement with the city of Philadelphia under which the Secretary shall operate and maintain such area. Provides that the city shall retain ownership of such area. Prohibits the restoration, major alteration, or repair of the grounds, monuments, memorials, or exhibits within such area until the plans for such work have been mutually agreed to by the city. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for brickwork and paving in and the maintenance and operation of the Washington Square area.
Requires the Secretary to appoint a three member commission to recommend to Congress an appropriate monument or memorial to honor the unknown dead of the American Revolution.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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