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Calendar No. 533
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 2738
[Report No. 111–263]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 5, 2009
Mr. Dodd (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
August 5, 2010
Reported by Mr. Bingaman, with amendments
Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic
A BILL
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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
National Liberty Memorial
Act
.
Finding
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.
Definitions
In this Act:
Federal land
In general
The term Federal land means the parcel of land—
identified as Area I; and
depicted on the
map numbered 869/86501
and dated May 1, 1986. 869/86501B and dated June 24,
2003.
Exclusion
The term Federal land does not include the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
Memorial
The
term memorial means the memorial authorized to be established
under section 4(a)3(a).
The National Liberty Memorial
Memorial authorization
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.
Prohibition on use of Federal funds
National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. may not use Federal funds to establish the memorial.
Applicable law
National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. shall establish the memorial in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code.
Repeal of joint resolutions
Public Law 99–558 (110 Stat. 3144) and Public Law 100–265 (102 Stat. 39) are repealed.
August 5, 2010
Reported with amendments