    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 113-176
    113th Congress

    Joint Resolution

    Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000
    slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the
    American Revolution. <>

    Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides
    that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on
    the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and
    Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, shall be
    deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for that location
    is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after Congress
    is notified of the recommendation;

    Whereas section 2860 of Public Law 112-239 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note)
    authorized the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a
    memorial on Federal land in Area I or Area II, as depicted on such
    map, to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who
    fought for American independence in the Revolutionary War; and

    Whereas the Administrator of General Services has notified Congress of
    the Administrator's determination that such memorial should be
    located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
    States of America in Congress assembled, <>
    That the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000
    slaves and free Black persons who fought in the American Revolution,
    authorized by section 2860 of division B of Public Law 112-239 (40
    U.S.C. 8903 note), within Area I as described on the map entitled
    ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501
    B and dated June 24, 2003, is approved.

    Approved September 26, 2014.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 120:
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    HOUSE REPORTS: No. 113-577 (Comm. on Natural Resources).
    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 160 (2014):
    Sept. 8, considered and passed House.
    Sept. 10, considered and passed Senate.