Federal · 119th Congress
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
This bill requires the authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve (the great cross-axis of the National Mall, which generally extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial).
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Cosponsors8
Marc A. VeaseyDU.S. Representative · 33rd District · TX
Jake EllzeyRU.S. Representative · 6th District · TX
Nick LaLotaRU.S. Representative · 1st District · NY
Anna Paulina LunaRU.S. Representative · 13th District · FL
Carol D. MillerRU.S. Representative · 1st District · WV
Daniel WebsterRU.S. Representative · 11th District · FL
Salud O. CarbajalDU.S. Representative · 24th District · CA
Wesley HuntRU.S. Representative · 38th District · TXFloor votes
Other titles2
To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history11
Dec 9, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Jan 22, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2025
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 18414–0
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Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250)
Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 186.
Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H237-238)
Jan 21, 2025
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 3, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 3, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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