Stivers, Beatty Bill Supporting National Designation for the Veterans Memorial and Museum Goes to President's Desk

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Today, the United States Senate passed a bill (H.R. 1900) introduced by Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), and former Congressman Pat Tiberi to designate the new museum and memorial being built in downtown Columbus as the "National Veterans Memorial and Museum." The bill was previously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in November, which means it now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. In the Senate, the effort was led by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

"Ohio is home to the sixth largest veteran population in the United States, is easily accessible, and home to some of the best educational opportunities for veterans. It is clear that Ohio is the ideal place for America's National Veterans Memorial and Museum," Stivers said. "I am proud to continue working with my colleagues in the Ohio Delegation on this bipartisan and bicameral legislation to support this museum for all of the great contributions it will make for the veterans community across the country, and hope this bill will be signed into law quickly."

"I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to our nation's veterans," Beatty said. "Once open, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum will serve as a permanent landmark to the selfless service of so many brave Americans and as a memorial to all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice." Beatty continued, "I applaud my Senate colleagues for passing this important designation and look forward to it becoming law."

The museum, located at 300 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, will serve as a civic landmark to honor, connect, inspire and educate all Americans about the service and sacrifice of our nation's more than 22 million veterans. It will be the only public museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive role of sharing the experiences of veterans across all eras, conflicts and branches of the military.

The museum broke ground for construction in December 2015, following the generous donations from Les and Abigail Wexner, the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and many other foundations and corporations. The grand opening date for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum is expected to be this summer.

The entire Ohio Delegation, Representatives Steve Chabot (R-OH), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Robert E. Latta (R-OH), Bill Johnson (R-OH), Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Mike Turner (R-OH), Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Tim Ryan (D-OH), David Joyce (R-OH), Jim Renacci (R-OH), and Jim Jordan (R-OH), are cosponsors of this legislation.

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