Public Law 119-104 | Public Law 119–104: To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

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PUBLIC LAW 119–104—SEPT. 10, 2026

140 STAT. 1011

Public Law

119–104

119th Congress

An Act

To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

Sept. 10, 2026

[S. 858]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.

40 USC 8903 note.

SECTION 1.

SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “

Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

”.

SEC. 2.

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION.

(a)

Site.—

Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).

(b)

Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.—

Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the “Commemorative Works Act”), shall apply to the commemorative work.

Approved September 10, 2026.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 858 (H.R. 186):

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 172 (2026):

Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate.

Aug. 31, considered and passed House.

DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2026):

Sept. 10, Presidential remarks.

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Public Law 119–104: To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.