Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 2717 Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/24/2024, 1:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2717

Bill 118 hr 2717, also known as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to designate the location of the National Medal of Honor Monument in the District of Columbia.

The bill specifically designates the location of the monument to be on federal land in the District of Columbia, near the National Mall. The monument will honor recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.

The legislation is named after Hershel "Woody" Williams, a World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient who has been a strong advocate for honoring the sacrifices of Medal of Honor recipients. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients. Overall, the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act aims to establish a permanent and prominent location for a monument honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor in the nation's capital. The bill is an important step in recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of those who have received this prestigious military decoration.

Congressional Summary of HR 2717

Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

This bill requires the authorized commemorative work 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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Current Status of Bill HR 2717

Bill HR 2717 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since November 13, 2023. Bill HR 2717 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2717's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of May 15, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2717

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2717

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars

- Congressional tributes

- District of Columbia

- Government trust funds

- Military history

- Military personnel and dependents

- Monuments and memorials

- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2717

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

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