Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself and Mr. Veasey) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish the commemorative Medal of Honor monument on the National Mall in the Reserve area near the Lincoln Memorial.
Who Benefits and How
Medal of Honor recipients and their legacy gain prominent national recognition. Public gains access to monument honoring highest military valor. Foundation gains authorization for preferred location.
Who Bears the Burden and How
National Mall Reserve area accommodates new monument. Foundation bears construction and maintenance costs.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes monument in National Mall Reserve near Lincoln Memorial
- Named for Hershel Woody Williams, last WWII Medal of Honor recipient
- Honors all Medal of Honor recipients
- Links to Lincolns legacy in establishing the medal
- March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes location for Medal of Honor monument near Lincoln Memorial on National Mall
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Authorize prominent location for Medal of Honor monument"
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