Politics
Congress approves National Mall monument honoring Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams
Fox News reports that the measure cleared both chambers and now awaits presidential approval.
The short version
- Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Justice to place a National Medal of Honor monument on the National Mall has cleared both chambers of Congress.[Fox News]
- The monument commemorates Medal of Honor recipients and specifically honors late World War II veteran Hershel 'Woody' Williams.[Fox News]
- The measure cleared the Senate unanimously in March and passed the House on August 31.[Fox News]
- The bill is currently awaiting the signature of Donald Trump to become law.[Fox News]
Key facts
- The Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act authorizes placing a memorial on the National Mall commemorating Medal of Honor recipients and honoring late World War II recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams.[Fox News]
- The Senate passed the bill unanimously in March, and the House approved it on August 31.[Fox News]
- Sen. Jim Justice stated that the legislation is awaiting Donald Trump's signature.[Fox News]
- The legislative hurdle cleared after an informal discussion on the Senate steps between Sen. Jim Justice and Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The timing of the presidential signing remains unconfirmed, though lawmakers expressed hope it would occur promptly.[Fox News]
Sources
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