H.R. 186 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
H.R. 186 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Blake D. Moore with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blake D. Moore (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 21, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238. (Dec 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 21, 2025 · Passed414–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActHouse · Jan 21, 2025
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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