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Authorization for Medal of Honor Monument in Washington D.C.

New law allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to build a monument in Washington D.C. to honor Medal of Honor recipients. Importantly, the construction will be funded solely by private donations, not taxpayer money.
Key points
Authorizes the construction of a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land in Washington D.C.
The monument's construction will be funded entirely by private funds, without the use of public money.
The Foundation is responsible for raising funds and covering the costs of construction and maintenance.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-07-26
For 416
Against 0
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1664
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Process start date: 2021-03-08
Voting date: 2021-07-26
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 220
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1664.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes the construction of a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land in Washington D.C.
  • The monument's construction will be funded entirely by private funds, without the use of public money.
  • The Foundation is responsible for raising funds and covering the costs of construction and maintenance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-80.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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