H.R. 1664 · 117th Congress

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 on Mar 8, 2021 by Marc A. Veasey (D-TX-33). 17 cosponsors, 7 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-80.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-80
Introduced
Mar 8, 2021
Cosponsors
17
7 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Congressional tributes
  • District of Columbia
  • Government trust funds
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 27, 2021). Public domain.

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.

The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Marc A. VeaseyD-TX-33Sponsor

Democrats · 10

Republicans · 7

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 26, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 416–0

History

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  1. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. May 6, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  5. May 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  7. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jul 26, 2021Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-107.
  10. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-107.
  11. Jul 26, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
  12. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3861-3862)
  14. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1664.
  15. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  16. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3886-3887)
  17. Jul 26, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H3861)House · Roll call 220
  18. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3861)House · Roll call 220
  19. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jul 27, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  21. Nov 18, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  22. Dec 16, 2021Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-52.
  23. Dec 16, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-52.
  24. Dec 16, 2021 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.
  25. Dec 18, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  26. Dec 18, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9309; text: CR S9309)
  27. Dec 20, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  28. Dec 23, 2021Presented to President.
  29. Dec 23, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  30. Dec 27, 2021Signed by President.
  31. Dec 27, 2021Signed by President.
  32. Dec 27, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-80.
  33. Dec 27, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-80.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.