House bill designates Pulse as national memorial

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. House of Representative approved a vote that designated Pulse nightclub as a national memorial site on Friday.

The bill’s passing comes two weeks after a virtual ceremony was held to remember the 49 victims that died during the shooting four years ago.

Rep. Stephanie Murphy took to Twitter to announce the news.

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Murphy said the passing of the bill helps “create a place of healing for survivors & a welcoming place for all those seeking inspiration to create a better, safer, and more inclusive nation.”