Bill · S. 858· Senate(119-S-858)
Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-104.
- Sponsored by
- James Justice
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. It allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall. This monument honors the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. The bill specifically dictates that this commemorative work shall be located within the Reserve, overriding certain standard site restrictions. Except for this specific site location rule, the Commemorative Works Act applies to the monument.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
Directly honors Medal of Honor recipients and veterans through a permanent monument.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
Honors the sacrifice of veterans through a national monument.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honor for Recipients: Section 2(a) allows the monument honoring the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients to be placed within the Reserve on the National Mall, which ensures these heroes receive a prominent tribute.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Public Law(9/11/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | In the nature of a substitute. |
- 9/10/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-104.
- 9/2/2026
- Presented to President.
- 8/31/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 858.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5264-5266)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 3/27/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 3/25/2026
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1605)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1605)
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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