U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey has recently introduced a significant bill, HR 6378, which aims to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. The proposed legislation, currently in the Veterans Affairs Committee, seeks to permit the remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.
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The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest decoration bestowed upon members of the United States military for acts of exceptional courage and intrepidity, often at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Established in 1861 and first awarded in 1863, this prestigious recognition has been granted to 3,525 individuals to date.
Congressman Ellzey expressed his sentiments, stating, “As a nation, we are indebted to the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of our Medal of Honor Recipients. Allowing these brave individuals to lie in honor in our nation’s Capitol is a testament to the mark they’ve left on our nation’s history.”
If HR 6378 passes, it would provide a solemn and distinguished way to recognize and pay tribute to the heroes who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. The most recent recipient, Capt. Larry L. Taylor, was awarded this esteemed honor on Sept. 5, 2023.
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