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

1/7/2026, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 858

Bill 119 s 858, also known as the National Medal of Honor Museum Commemorative Work Act, authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this commemorative work is to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

The bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to design, construct, and maintain the commemorative work, which will serve as a lasting tribute to the brave men and women who have received the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.

The National Mall, located in the heart of the nation's capital, is a prominent location for memorials and monuments that honor the sacrifices and achievements of American heroes. The addition of a commemorative work dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients will further enhance the National Mall as a place of reflection and remembrance for all Americans. Overall, Bill 119 s 858 seeks to recognize and celebrate the courage and heroism of Medal of Honor recipients, ensuring that their legacy is preserved and honored for generations to come.

Congressional Summary of S 858

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).

Current Status of Bill S 858

Bill S 858 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill S 858 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2025.  Bill S 858's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of December 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 858

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
49
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
47
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 858

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 858

A bill 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.
A bill 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.

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