To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes.

10/28/2022, 2:00 AM

This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the members of the Armed Forces who have received the Medal of Honor.

The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

Upon completion, the national museum to honor Medal of Honor recipients shall be located in Arlington, Texas, and designated as the "National Medal of Honor Museum."

Congress
116

Number
HR - 5173

Introduced on
2019-11-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/19/2019

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the members of the Armed Forces who have received the Medal of Honor.

The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

Upon completion, the national museum to honor Medal of Honor recipients shall be located in Arlington, Texas, and designated as the "National Medal of Honor Museum."

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes•
District of Columbia•
Government trust funds•
Military personnel and dependents•
Monuments and memorials•
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers•
Texas•
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/6/2020

This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the members of the Armed Forces who have received the Medal of Honor.

The foundat...


Latest Action12/5/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.