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.
What it does: Adds TITLE XVIII--MEMORIAL TO SLAVES AND FREE BLACK PERSONS WHO SERVED IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at the end of division A
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)What it changes
1 change to S. 3254 · shown in the bill's text
Adds TITLE XVIII--MEMORIAL TO SLAVES AND FREE BLACK PERSONS WHO SERVED IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at the end of division A
Adds a titleIn S. 3254 · Placed on Calendar Senate
The Secretary of the Air Force shall retain the current leadership rank and core functions of the Electronic Systems Center at Hanscom Air Force Base with the same integrated mission elements, responsibilities, and capabilities as existed as of November 1, 2011, until 180 days after the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees the report required under section 1703.
Inserted: TITLE XVIII--MEMORIAL TO SLAVES AND FREE BLACK PERSONS WHO SERVED IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Inserted: SEC. 1801. FINDING.
Inserted: 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.
Inserted: SEC. 1802. DEFINITIONS.
Inserted: In this title:
Inserted: (1) Federal land.--
Inserted: (A) In general.--The term "Federal land" means the parcel of land--
Inserted: (i) identified as "Area I"; and
Inserted: (ii) depicted on the map numbered 869/86501B and dated June 24, 2003.
Inserted: (B) Exclusion.--The term "Federal land" does not include the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
Inserted: (2) Memorial.--The term "memorial" means the memorial authorized to be established under section 3(a).
Inserted: SEC. 1803. MEMORIAL AUTHORIZATION.
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Inserted: (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.
Inserted: (b) Prohibition on Use of Federal Funds.--National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. may not use Federal funds to establish the memorial.
Inserted: (c) Applicable Law.--National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. shall establish the memorial in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code.
Inserted: SEC. 1804. REPEAL OF JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
Inserted: Public Law 99-558 (110 Stat. 3144) and Public Law 100-265 (102 Stat. 39) are repealed.
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SA 3276. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mr. Grassley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3254, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end of division A, add the following:
TITLE XVIII--MEMORIAL TO SLAVES AND FREE BLACK PERSONS WHO SERVED IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
SEC. 1801. FINDING.
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.
SEC. 1802. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Federal land.--
(A) In general.--The term “Federal land” means the parcel of land--
(i) identified as “Area I”; and
(ii) depicted on the map numbered 869/86501B and dated June 24, 2003.
(B) Exclusion.--The term “Federal land” does not include the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
(2) Memorial.--The term “memorial” means the memorial authorized to be established under section 3(a).
SEC. 1803. MEMORIAL AUTHORIZATION.
(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.
(b) Prohibition on Use of Federal Funds.--National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. may not use Federal funds to establish the memorial.
(c) Applicable Law.--National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. shall establish the memorial in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 1804. REPEAL OF JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
Public Law 99-558 (110 Stat. 3144) and Public Law 100-265 (102 Stat. 39) are repealed.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3276 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 3, 2012
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3276 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 3, 2012
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3276 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lieberman.
December 3, 2012
Amendment SA 3276 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lieberman. (consideration: CR S7336-7340; text: CR S7339) 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.
December 3, 2012
Amendment SA 3276 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 3, 2012
Senate amendment submitted
November 29, 2012