arrow_back Back to App

Honoring WWII Hero in Capitol Rotunda

This resolution allows the remains of Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda. This is a way to pay tribute to his service and all World War II veterans.
Key points
Allows public to pay respects to a war hero in a significant public space.
Shows respect for the World War II generation and their sacrifices.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_SCONRES_42
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2022-07-12
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SCONRES_42.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows public to pay respects to a war hero in a significant public space.
  • Shows respect for the World War II generation and their sacrifices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6025)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture