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To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia at Constitution Gardens previously approved to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.

3/26/2007--Introduced.

National Liberty Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (previously, the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation) to establish a memorial on specified federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the slaves and free persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the men, women, and children who ran away from slavery or filed petitions with courts and legislatures seeking their freedom. Requires the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (previously the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation) to establish the memorial.

Latest Actions
  • 03/06/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 04/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • 03/26/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.1693 Introduced in House08/31/2007