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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 186

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Medal of Honor Monument: Allow Location on the National Mall

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Lets the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation place a Medal of Honor monument on the National Mall’s most protected area.
  • Overrides a rule that usually blocks new memorials in that central zone, so this monument can be built there.
  • Aims to honor Medal of Honor recipients and keep their stories visible as the number of living recipients declines.
  • Keeps other normal memorial rules in place, like planning and approval steps, except for the location change.
  • Would place the monument near the Lincoln Memorial, tying it to the Medal of Honor’s history and legacy.
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Milestones

4 milestones12 actions
Dec 9, 2025Senate

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

Jan 22, 2025Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

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)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

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)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralJan 21, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

414
0
Democrat
2020 · 13
Republican
2120 · 5
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Bill NumberHR 186
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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Cosponsors

(8)
D: 2R: 6

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