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Read. Follow. Verify.Designating U.S. Route 20 as the 'National Medal of Honor Highway'
Record date · November 26, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill officially designates the entire length of U.S. Route 20, spanning 12 states from Oregon to Massachusetts, as the 'National Highway' to honor recipients of the nation's highest military decoration. All federal documents, maps, and regulations will be updated to reflect this new honorary name.
This requires federal agencies to update official records and maps to recognize the route as the 'National Highway,' impacting how the highway is identified in government documentation across 12 states.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Medal of Honor recipients
The bill is intended to honor and recognize the service and valor of these individuals through the highway designation.
Federal agencies
These agencies must update all official records, maps, and regulations to reflect the new name of the highway.
Key Facts
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