Medal of Honor Monument on National Mall

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

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Public Lands and Natural ResourcesConflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionGovernment trust fundsMonuments and memorialsMilitary historyDistrict of Columbia

Why This Matters

This bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to create a monument on the National Mall to honor Medal of Honor recipients.

If you support honoring military heroes, this bill helps create a lasting tribute in a prominent location.

Affects: This bill affects veterans, their families, and anyone who values military service and sacrifice.

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).

What changes is this bill making?

1. The bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to build a monument in Washington, D.C. 2. This monument will honor individuals who have received the Medal of Honor for their bravery and service. 3. It will be located in a designated area of the National Mall, a site known for its historical significance. 4. The bill ensures that the monument will follow existing laws related to commemorative works.

Who is affected?

This bill affects veterans, their families, and anyone who values military service and sacrifice.

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