S. 2978 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2014Mr. Burr introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services 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.