Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Why This Matters
This bill authorizes the creation of memorials honoring Wisconsin soldiers who fought in key Civil War battles. It ensures that these memorials are built without using taxpayer money and are maintained by the government once installed.
If you care about honoring Wisconsin's Civil War history, this bill supports building memorials for those who served.
Who this affects
Wisconsin residents · families of soldiers
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows for memorials to be built for Wisconsin soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
2One memorial will be at Antietam National Battlefield for soldiers from specific Wisconsin infantry regiments.
3Another memorial will be at Manassas National Battlefield for soldiers from other Wisconsin infantry regiments.
4The Secretary of the Interior will oversee the memorials' design and location approval.
5No federal funds will be used for the memorials' establishment or maintenance.
