H.R. 2717 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
H.R. 2717 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 19, 2023, sponsored by Blake D. Moore with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act This bill requires the authorized commemorative work 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: 8 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2023
- Passed the HouseNov 8, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (May 15, 2024)
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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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