The bill aims to designate a location within the Reserve for the National Medal of Honor Monument to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It emphasizes the historical and national importance of the Medal of Honor, particularly in light of the declining number of living recipients. The bill highlights the significance of locating the monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial as a way to extend President Lincoln's legacy and recognize individual contributions to the greater good. Additionally, it mentions the importance of inspiring future generations and honoring the heroic sacrifices of Medal of Honor recipients.
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).