Central Montana Times

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is commending the Senate for passing his bipartisan legislation that designates U.S. Highway 20 as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." This highway stretches from Oregon to New England, including a portion of Montana.

Daines, who is the son of a United States Marine, emphasized the importance of honoring the brave men and women who selflessly defend the freedoms cherished by Americans. He stated, "The National Medal of Honor Highway should serve as a powerful reminder of American exceptionalism and the sacrifice of our nation's heroes."

The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States, presented by the president in Congress' name. It is bestowed upon servicemembers who demonstrate "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty."

By redesignating U.S. Highway 20, which happens to be the longest continuous highway in the country, as the "National Medal of Honor Highway," every Medal of Honor recipient will be honored. This highway passes through 12 states, and legislatures and governors in each of these states have already designated their sections of the highway as Medal of Honor Highways. These states account for approximately 62 percent of all 3,516 Medal of Honor awards presented since the Civil War.

The significance of designating U.S. Highway 20 as the "National Medal of Honor Highway" is that it ensures that all 3,516 recipients, as well as any future recipients from all 50 states and territories, will be properly recognized and honored. This is a fitting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and heroism exhibited by these remarkable individuals.

Click this link to access more information: https://www.daines.senate.gov/2023/12/20/daines-applauds-senate-passage-of-legislation-honoring-medal-of-honor-recipients/