Senate Bill 172
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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
Introduced in Senate on Feb 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
172
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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 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.
12/16/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
12/16/2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-49.
11/18/2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/23/2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
02/02/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
02/02/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:22 PM