Congress·Passed Senate·S. 858

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

National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall

7 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has approved this bill and ordered it to be reported to the full Senate. It is actively moving through the legislative process as it awaits further consideration by the chamber. There are no companion bills currently listed for this legislation.

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Key Points

This bill gives permission to build a new monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The monument is designed to honor the brave men and women who have received the Medal of Honor, which is the nation's highest award for military bravery.
The monument will be located in a high-profile area known as "the Reserve." Usually, new construction is banned in this part of the Mall to keep the space open, but this bill makes a special exception because of the importance of the Medal of Honor.
A private group called the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation will be responsible for setting up the monument. While they get a special spot, they still have to follow most federal laws regarding how memorials are designed and maintained.

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Milestones

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Mar 27, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 27, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Mar 27, 2026House

Received in the House.

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Mar 25, 2026Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1605)

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Mar 25, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberS 858

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

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D: 1R: 12

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