Authorize the construction of a national monument to honor Medal of Honor recipient Hershel Woody Williams in Washington DC.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act?
The bill S. 858 passed the Senate on March 26, 2026, and now requires action from the House of Representatives to move forward. The main constraint is that House leadership must decide to schedule a floor vote, and history shows that bills passing only one chamber often fail to become law. No action has occurred on this legislation since March 26, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act (S. 858 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2717 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2717 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
James Justice (R-WV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.