Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Latest Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act is a legislative proposal from the 118th Congress that concerns the designation of a location for a national monument honoring Hershel Woody Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient. The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. As of the latest update, the bill has undergone hearings in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks but lacks a publicly available official summary or full text. The bill status is recorded as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not advance to enactment during the session.
This bill aimed to establish a national monument location for Hershel Woody Williams but did not pass before the session ended.
- The bill is titled the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act and was introduced in the House of Representatives.
- It relates to public lands and natural resources, specifically involving the designation of a monument location.
- The latest legislative action was a hearing held by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, with a printed hearing record (S.Hrg. 118-336).
['Veterans and military history communities who honor Medal of Honor recipients', 'Federal agencies responsible for national parks and monuments, such as the National Park Service', 'Local communities near the proposed monument location that may experience increased tourism and recognition']
['The absence of publicly available full bill text limits detailed understanding of implementation requirements and funding mechanisms.', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for establishing and maintaining the monument are not specified.', 'Oversight and authority for monument management and any associated land use changes are unclear due to lack of detailed provisions.']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and addressed through committee hearings in the Senate, indicating bicameral consideration. Its failure to pass suggests it did not secure sufficient legislative support or priority before the session ended. The bill fits within ongoing efforts to recognize military service through national monuments and public memorials.
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["Designation of a national monument could increase tourism and economic activity in the monument's vicinity.", 'Recognition of Hershel Woody Williams may enhance public awareness of Medal of Honor recipients and military history.', 'Federal land use and resource management priorities may shift to accommodate monument establishment and maintenance.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of an official bill summary and full text, restricting comprehensive analysis of provisions, funding, and oversight. The bill's failure to pass further reduces opportunities for public scrutiny of implementation details. Monitoring future related legislation is advisable to assess how monument designation and management issues are addressed.
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