H.R.186 — Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
House Roll Call
H.R.186
| Bill | H.R.186 — Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 414 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 18 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 212 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 202 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 186 - Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
The Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act (HR 186) aims to designate a specific site in the United States for the establishment of a national monument honoring Hershel Woody Williams, a World War II veteran and the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from that conflict. The bill proposes to locate the monument at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia.
Key Provisions:
- The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the monument, which will commemorate Williams’ valor and service, as well as recognize the sacrifices of all Medal of Honor recipients.
- It stipulates that the monument will be constructed using private funds, ensuring no federal appropriations are necessary for its creation.
Funding and Authorities:
- The bill does not allocate federal funding for the monument’s construction; instead, it encourages the use of private donations and fundraising efforts to finance the project.
- The Secretary of the Interior is granted the authority to oversee the monument’s establishment and ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding national monuments.
Agencies Affected:
- The U.S. Department of the Interior will play a pivotal role in the monument’s establishment, particularly through the National Park Service, which typically manages national monuments.
Beneficiaries and Regulation:
- The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are veterans, particularly those who served in World War II, and their families, as well as the broader community that seeks to honor military service and sacrifice.
- The bill does not impose regulatory burdens on individuals or entities but rather facilitates the recognition of military service through the monument.
Key Timelines:
- Following its introduction, HR 186 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions will depend on the committee’s schedule and legislative priorities.
Yea (414)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
