HR7495Referred to Committee

To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-11
Introduced
7
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Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald
Republican · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (600 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-02-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the creation of memorials to honor Wisconsin soldiers who fought and died in two major Civil War battles—Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run. The memorials would recognize the contributions and sacrifices of both officers and enlisted men from Wisconsin who participated in these historically significant battles. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, which typically handles matters involving public lands where such memorials might be constructed.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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