H.R. 2689 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, as a unit of the National Park System.
H.R. 2689 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 3, 2009, sponsored by Thomas Perriello with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to conduct a study of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, to evaluate its national significance and the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the identification of alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the Memorial.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas Perriello (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Oct 1, 2009)
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