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54 U.S.C. 312302: Declaration of national interestText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 54-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMSCHAPTER 3123-COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE ABROAD
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§312302. Declaration of national interest

Because the fabric of a society is strengthened by visible reminders of the historical roots of the society, it is in the national interest to encourage the preservation and protection of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.

( Pub. L. 113–287, § 3 , Dec. 19, 2014 , 128 Stat. 3252 .)

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16 U.S.C. 469j(a).

Pub. L. 99–83, title XIII, § 1303(a), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 280.