WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is celebrating the signing into law of legislation authorizing the creation of a monument in Washington, D.C., to recognize the Medal of Honor.
President Biden signed the bill this week, following its bipartisan, unanimous approval by both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
This Congress, the National Medal of Honor Monument Act was introduced in the Senate by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) and in the House of Representatives by Representatives Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Blake Moore (R-UT).
“Recognition in our nation’s capital for those who received our country’s highest award for valor in combat is long overdue. Thank you to President Biden for swiftly signing this bipartisan legislation. We are ready to recognize the valor of these great heroes and all those they served alongside with a place of inspiration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. More importantly, this monument will be a beacon for the enduring values the Medal of Honor represents: courage and sacrifice, commitment and integrity, citizenship and patriotism,” said Chris Cassidy, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation President and CEO.
No federal funds will be used to build the monument. Instead, the NMOHMF will be responsible for raising funds to cover the expenses associated with the project.
The creation of the Monument in Washington, D.C., will complement the future National Medal of Honor Museum, to break ground in Arlington early next year.
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