Bill · H.Res. 1407· House(119-HRES-1407)
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.
- Introduced
- 6/30/2026
- Last activity
- 6/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Mills
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial. It argues that the current design concept, which focuses on abstract architecture and landscaping, is inadequate. The resolution states that the memorial should instead clearly honor the valor and combat reality of post-9/11 veterans. It calls for a design that showcases the physical sacrifice and combat gear of those who served. Finally, it urges various commissions to reject or modify designs that prioritize landscape architecture over the warrior ethos.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The resolution demands a memorial design that more clearly recognizes the valor and physical sacrifices made by service members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution seeks to provide veterans with a memorial that more explicitly honors their combat reality and physical sacrifice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Recognition for Veterans and Gold Star Families: The resolution seeks a design that provides the "proper honor" and "unmistakable depiction of military service, valor, and combat sacrifice" that these groups deserve (Resolution Section 1 and 2).
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Preservation of Legacy: By demanding a design that "clearly, powerfully, and visibly showcase[s] the tremendous physical sacrifice, combat gear, and collective efforts" of service members, the resolution aims to ensure their legacy is preserved with "dignity and historical clarity" (Resolution Section 4).
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Historical Clarity for Future Generations: The resolution argues that a more explicit design will better communicate the "stark, unyielding reality" of the 20-year fight against global terrorism to future generations of Americans (Whereas Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Rejection of Current Design Progress: The resolution calls for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission to "reject or substantially modify" existing design proposals (Resolution Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 6/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.