A bill to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to assume control of overseas war memorials erected by private persons and non-Federal and foreign agencies, and to demolish such war memorials in certain instances.
Public Law 93-244 · H.R. 3733 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jan 2, 1974 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Olin Teague (D-TX-6)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to assume control of overseas war memorials erected by private persons, States, and non-Federal and foreigh agencies. Authorizes the demolition of such war memorials in specified instances.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jan 2, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-244.
- Dec 22, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Dec 21, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Dec 10, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 17, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 16, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Jun 14, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Feb 5, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Veterans' Affairs Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.