To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-1721
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2017-03-24
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Military history

North Carolina

Urban and suburban affairs and development

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2017-09-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-03-24
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on the city's: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including through establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans.</p> <p>The bill designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.</p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City , and for other purposes.

1. Designation of American World War II Cities (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City . (b) Criteria for designation After the designation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria: (1) Contributions by a city to the war effort during World War II, including those related to defense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities within the city. (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of the city’s contributions during World War II, including through the establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. (c) First American World War II City The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an American World War II City .