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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

Congressional Summary of HR 5173

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."

Current Status of Bill HR 5173

Bill HR 5173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 19, 2019. Bill HR 5173 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 19, 2019.  Bill HR 5173's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of December 5, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5173

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
23
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5173

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5173

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.
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.

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