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S 172 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes District of Columbia Government trust funds Military personnel and dependents Monuments and memorials Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Veterans' organizations and recognition

A bill 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.

Introduced: February 2, 2021 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-49.
Nov 18, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-440.
Feb 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

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.

What's happening now December 16, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 172: A bill 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-172/
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"S. 172: A bill 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-172/.
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S. 172, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-172/.
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