H.R. 5683 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To preserve the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California, by providing for the immediate acquisition of the memorial by the United States.
H.R. 5683 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2006, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-272
What it does
Vests in the United States all right, title, and interest to, and the right to immediate possession of, the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California, to provide for its preservation as a national war memorial honoring veterans. Requires the United States to pay just compensation to the current owner of such property. Prohibits expanding the Memorial's boundaries, upon acquisition by the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 19, 2006
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentAug 2, 2006
- Became lawAug 14, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-272. (Aug 14, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 19, 2006 · Passed349–74
Every roll call vote on this bill
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