This bill directs that the commemorative work authorized in Public Law 117-80 (the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's monument) be located within the Reserve area of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The bill's findings note the 2021 authorization for the foundation, the historical importance of the Medal of Honor, the declining number of living recipients, and the passing of Hershel “Woody” Williams. It also states that, except for the location requirement in this bill, the Commemorative Works Act will continue to apply to the project.
If this bill becomes law, the National Medal of Honor monument authorized in 2021 is allowed to be placed within the Reserve area of the National Mall. The bill says the site should be in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial. Other normal legal requirements from the Commemorative Works Act still apply to the project unless this bill says otherwise. No timelines, designs, or funding details are provided in the bill text.
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The bill’s findings say the Medal of Honor honors extraordinary valor and service, that the award has long national importance, and that a monument on the National Mall (near the Lincoln Memorial and within the Reserve) would respectfully honor recipients, preserve their legacy, and inspire future generations. It notes the 2021 authorization for the foundation and highlights Hershel “Woody” Williams as the last World War II recipient.
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