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US S849

US S849
U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall of the names of the lost crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969. This bill requires the Department of Defense to authorize inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in the District of Columbia of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to authorize the inclusion of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans who were killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The bill specifies that the Secretary of Defense must consult with relevant authorities to address any space limitations on the placement of additional names on the memorial. Additionally, the bill exempts the activities carried out under this bill from the requirements of the Commemorative Works Act, which normally governs the addition of new memorials in the nation's capital.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (on 06/19/2019)

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