Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

S 2499Passed Committee

An Act relative to erecting a plaque to commemorate the service members from Massachusetts who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Heroic Services during the Global War on Terror

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Overview

This bill proposes to create a commemorative plaque in Massachusetts to honor service members from the state who received the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Global War on Terror. The plaque will serve as a lasting tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and subsequently reported favorably.

Key provisions

Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to oversee the creation of a plaque.
Specifies the criteria for service members to be recognized on the plaque (Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Massachusetts during the Global War on Terror).
Outlines the location where the plaque will be displayed.
Authorizes the use of state funds for the plaque's creation and installation.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain a record of the service members honored on the plaque.
Designates the process for selecting the location of the plaque.
Establishes a timeline for the completion of the project.

Who is affected

Massachusetts residents who served in the Global War on Terror
Families of service members awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs

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Legislative history

5 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

Feb 27, 2025House

House concurred

Sep 19, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1

Sep 30, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 1:00 PM-2:50 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Jan 5, 2026Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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An Act relative to erecting a plaque to commemorate the service members from Massachusetts who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Heroic Services during the Global War on Terror

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Who is affected

Notable changes

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