Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current design concept for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial fails to adequately honor the profound sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces, and demanding a redesigned monument that clearly and unmistakably honors the valor, combat reality, and distinct sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans.
Global War on Terrorism Memorial: Redesign Request
This resolution is currently in the House Committee on Natural Resources for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-binding resolution that expresses an opinion rather than changing a law. While it may pass the House, it does not legally force the memorial foundation to change its design.
Key Points
- Rep. Mills introduced a resolution to change the design of the upcoming National Global War on Terrorism Memorial. The current plan uses abstract art and water features, but this proposal says it should show the real faces and gear of the people who fought.
- The resolution argues that the current design does not do enough to honor the 7,000 service members who died and the millions who served after the 9/11 attacks. It says the memorial should look more like the Iwo Jima or Vietnam memorials.
- If passed, this would signal that the House wants the groups in charge of the monument to reject the current plan. They want a new design that clearly shows the bravery and physical reality of the 20-year war against terrorism.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Submitted in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current design concept for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial fails to adequately honor the profound sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces, and demanding a redesigned monument that clearly and unmistakably honors the valor, combat reality, and distinct sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans.
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