Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-05

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.

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Variations and Revisions

Hayden McCarthy