Another Achievement to Honor America's Involvemet in World War I

Statement

Paying tribute to the end of World War I battlefield hostilities, while honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of more than four million brave Americans, is the goal of a bill I introduced in Washington with Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-5). The American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, cosponsored by 301 other Members, passed the House of Representatives this week by a vote of 418 to 3. Just hours later, this bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent and is now on the way to the President for his signature.

In 2018, we will mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice with Germany, which ended World War I battlefield hostilities. It has taken far too long for us to adequately honor the men and women in this country, who served so courageously during this war. Now is the time.

H.R. 2366 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of this centennial. Our country has used commemorative coins to memorialize its significant conflicts, including the Civil War, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. But until now, no coin existed to honor the brave veterans of World War I. I say -- it's about time.

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