Today, the Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 3036 (Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-NJ), the “National 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Act,” legislation designating the National September 11 Memorial located at the World Trade Center site in New York City, New York, as a national memorial. The legislation passed by unanimous consent in today’s Full Committee markup.

“Rep. MacArthur has worked hard to elevate this issue and build support for this important piece of legislation. I look forward to working with him to move the National 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Act to the House floor in swift order,” said Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT).

“I was working in New York City when terrorists tore a hole in the skyline and nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur. “We can never forget the tragic events of that day, which have changed our lives forever, and I want to ensure that this memorial site will be here for years to come giving millions of people around the world the chance to honor the lives that were lost that day. A federal recognition of this kind will solidify the memorial’s standing and recognize the endurance of the survivors, the bravery of those that risked their lives to save others, and the power of our free nation to overcome evil with good.”

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