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

# Summary of S 858: Hershel 'Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act **What the Bill Does:** This bill specifies where a planned national monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients should be built. It requires the monument to be located within the "Reserve"—a prestigious area on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. that stretches from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial. This prime location on the National Mall is typically reserved for the nation's most significant monuments and memorials. **Who It Affects:** The bill affects Medal of Honor recipients and veterans' organizations, as well as decisions about future monument placement in Washington, D.C.

It's named after Hershel "Woody" Williams, a decorated Medal of Honor recipient. The bill is sponsored by Senator James C. Justice (R-WV). **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.