Arlington, Texas – In a rare show of bipartisanship, the United States House of Representatives today unanimously passed S.858, the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. Named after the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, the bill locates the new National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. creating a permanent, prominent space for all Americans to pay tribute to the Recipients of our nation’s highest award for valor in combat and reflect on the values for which they – and the Medal – stand. The bill unanimously passed the Senate in March and now goes to the President to be signed into law.

“After years of tireless effort by so many, we are thrilled that the National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act is finally headed to President Trump for his signature,” said Cory Crowley, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Executive Vice President. “All of us who cherish the Medal and its values are grateful to Reps. Blake Moore and Marc Veasey for their tireless advocacy, as well as Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise for their leadership. And a special thank you to Senator Jim Justice, who has been a true champion for this legislation. I cannot wait to see this bill signed into law and move forward with this important tribute to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Their example shows us the path toward a better future for our nation and its people. This monument will be the perfect complement to the National Medal of Honor Museum which opened last year in Arlington, Texas to tell the stories of these great Americans and was named the Best New Museum in the country.”

When the National Medal of Honor Monument opens on the National Mall, visitors will stand in the shadow of Lincoln and gaze upon a tribute to those who went above and beyond for their fellow Americans. It will be a place for reflection, gratitude, and inspiration – a place where every visitor, young and old, can leave resolved to live up to the values embodied by the Medal itself: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism and citizenship.

The creation of the monument in Washington, D.C. will complement the National Medal of Honor Museum, which opened one year ago in Arlington, TX. No federal funds will be used to build the monument. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation will be responsible for raising funds to cover expenses associated with the project.

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About the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation inspires individuals to recognize the potential for the extraordinary that resides in us all. Through the National Medal of Honor Museum, Monument and Griffin Institute, the NMOHMF preserves and shares the history of the highest military decoration awarded for valor in combat and the values exemplified by its recipients. The Museum – which was voted as the Best New Museum in America and one of the world’s most beautiful museums – provides an unrivaled, interactive visitor experience in America’s heartland in Arlington, Texas. The Griffin Institute brings to life the core values inherent to the Medal of Honor in classrooms, boardrooms, and communities around the country. The Monument will soon rise in Washington, DC, providing a space to reflect on those whose selfless and courageous actions have served to safeguard freedom and democracy. For more information please visit our website or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.