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.

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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