[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
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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.