119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 10, 2026
S. 858Signed Into LawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Sponsor: Sen. Justice, James C. (R-WV)13 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 5, 2025
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In plain English
S. 858, introduced by Sen. James C. Justice (R-WV), requires a national monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve, the central cross-axis of the National Mall that extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial. The bill passed both chambers and was presented to the President on September 2, 2026.
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-03-05, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-11T03:59:59Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Senate floor
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House
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Activity timeline
Sep 10
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Became Public Law No: 119-104.
Sep 10
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Became Public Law No: 119-104.
Sep 10
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Signed by President.
Sep 10
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Signed by President.
Sep 2
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Presented to President.
Sep 2
Sep 2
Sep 2
Presented to President.
Aug 31
Aug 31
Aug 31
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31
Aug 31
Aug 31
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
Aug 31
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Aug 31
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
Aug 31
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Aug 31
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 858.
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Full action log
All 24 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 10
Became Public Law No: 119-104.
Sep 10
Became Public Law No: 119-104.
Sep 10
Signed by President.
Sep 10
Signed by President.
Sep 2
HOUSEPresented to President.
Sep 2
Presented to President.
Aug 31
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
Aug 31
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5264)
Aug 31
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 858.
Aug 31
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5264-5266)
Aug 31
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 27
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Mar 27
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Mar 27
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 25
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1605)
Mar 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 25
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1605)
Mar 25
SENATESenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 25
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2025
Dec 17
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Mar 5
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 5
Introduced in Senate
All 13 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 12 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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