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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 4, 1993
Amends the Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 to: (1) increase from $1 million to $1.25 million the amount authorized to be transferred to the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund for major projects construction; (2) authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell or otherwise dispose of Pershing Hall in Paris, France, and to use up to $250,000 for administrative expenses with respect to such sale; and (3) close the Fund after such sale and payment of all Fund obligations.
People & committees
Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 11/10/93 S15634-15635)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR 11/10/93 S15634-15635)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Veterans ordered to be reported an original measure.
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