To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.
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To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Congress finds that the contributions of free persons and slaves who fought during the American Revolution were of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States, as required by section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) EXCLUSION- The term ‘Federal land’ does not include the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) MEMORIAL- The term ‘memorial’ means the memorial authorized to be established under section 4(a).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 4. THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MEMORIAL.
(a) Authorization- In accordance with subsections (b) and (c), National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. may establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the more than 5,000 courageous slaves and free Black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Prohibition on Use of Federal Funds- National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. may not use Federal funds to establish the memorial.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(c) Applicable Law- National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. shall establish the memorial in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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U.S. Congress - Text of H.R.4036 as Introduced in House National Liberty Memorial Act
