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Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

USA119th CongressS-858| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
James C. Justice

James C. Justice

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work honoring Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. It specifically permits the monument to be located within the Reserve , overriding a statutory restriction that generally prohibits such works in this prominent area. The bill's primary purpose is to recognize the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by these distinguished individuals. The bill's findings underscore the profound significance of the Medal of Honor, established by President Abraham Lincoln as the nation's highest recognition for valor in combat. Congress believes the Medal of Honor's supreme national and historical importance warrants its representation on the National Mall, ideally in proximity to the Lincoln Memorial. This placement aims to honor recipients and inspire future generations by showcasing their heroic sacrifices.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-186
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-186
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-186: Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment trust fundsMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMonuments and memorialsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

USA119th CongressS-858| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This legislation authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work honoring Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. It specifically permits the monument to be located within the Reserve , overriding a statutory restriction that generally prohibits such works in this prominent area. The bill's primary purpose is to recognize the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by these distinguished individuals. The bill's findings underscore the profound significance of the Medal of Honor, established by President Abraham Lincoln as the nation's highest recognition for valor in combat. Congress believes the Medal of Honor's supreme national and historical importance warrants its representation on the National Mall, ideally in proximity to the Lincoln Memorial. This placement aims to honor recipients and inspire future generations by showcasing their heroic sacrifices.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-186
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-186
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
James C. Justice

James C. Justice

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-186: Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment trust fundsMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMonuments and memorialsVeterans' organizations and recognition