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

The monument will honor Medal of Honor recipients’ valor, selfless service, and sacrifice in a prominent national location.

What the law does ​

• Permits the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish the monument within the Reserve.
• Exempts the monument from the usual ban on new commemorative works within the Reserve.
• Keeps all other requirements of the Commemorative Works Act in place.

Who it affects ​

• The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
• Medal of Honor recipients and those honoring their service.
• Visitors to the National Mall.

Breakdown ​

Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act ​

This law allows the planned National Medal of Honor monument to be located within the protected central area of the National Mall known as the Reserve. The monument will honor Medal of Honor recipients for their valor, service, and sacrifice, and it remains subject to the other requirements governing commemorative works.

Key takeaways

• The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation may establish the monument within the Reserve on the National Mall.
• The monument will honor the valor, selfless service, and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients.
• The monument remains subject to the Commemorative Works Act except for the usual restriction against placing new commemorative works within the Reserve.