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Sen. Jim Justice wins unanimous approval for Medal Monument Act

9/7/2026

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Sen. Jim Justice secured unanimous Senate approval for the Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.
Justice achieved the breakthrough after a personal discussion with Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on the Senate floor steps.
The act places a Medal of Honor monument for Hershel “Woody” Williams in the Reserve on the National Mall.
President Donald Trump must sign the bill, which Justice expects within a week.

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Sen. Jim Justice secured unanimous Senate approval for the Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.
Justice achieved the breakthrough after a personal discussion with Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on the Senate floor steps.
The act places a Medal of Honor monument for Hershel “Woody” Williams in the Reserve on the National Mall.
President Donald Trump must sign the bill, which Justice expects within a week.