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HR 186In Second Chamber

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

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Overview

This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a monument on the National Mall to honor Medal of Honor recipients. Specifically, it directs that this monument must be located within the ‘Reserve,’ which is defined as the area extending from the Capitol to the Jefferson Memorial. The bill highlights the importance of recognizing the sacrifices of Medal of Honor recipients and connecting this monument to the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

Key provisions

Designates a specific location for the National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall.
Requires the monument to be situated within the ‘Reserve’ area of the National Mall.
References Public Law 117-80, which previously authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
Acknowledges the history of the Medal of Honor and its establishment by Abraham Lincoln.
Recognizes the declining number of living Medal of Honor recipients and the need for increased recognition.
References the late Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
Connects the monument to Lincoln’s legacy and the concept of ordinary citizens achieving extraordinary things.
States that the Commemorative Works Act, with the exception of the location, will apply to the monument.

Who is affected

National Medal of Honor recipients and their families

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Legislative history

13 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 21, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 21, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H237)

Jan 21, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H237)

Jan 21, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250)

Jan 21, 2025House

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jan 21, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 186.

Jan 21, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H237-238)

Jan 21, 2025House

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jan 22, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Dec 9, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

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