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Congress·Reported·S. 858

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

National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall

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.

Milestones

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Dec 17, 2025Senate

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

Dec 9, 2025Senate

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

Mar 5, 2025Senate

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

Mar 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

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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 ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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D: 1R: 12

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