The S. 858 bill, known as the Hershel 'Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, mandates that a monument dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients be established within the Reserve area of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This area spans from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial.
The bill has been positively received for its aim to honor Medal of Honor recipients in a prominent and historically significant location. Supporters highlight that placing the monument on the National Mall underscores the nation's gratitude and respect for the bravery and sacrifices of these individuals. The choice of location is seen as a fitting tribute that aligns with other national monuments dedicated to American heroes.
Critics of the bill have raised concerns about the use of space within the National Mall, which is already home to numerous monuments and memorials. Some argue that further development could lead to overcrowding and detract from the significance of existing monuments. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential costs associated with constructing and maintaining another monument in such a high-profile area.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The sponsor, Jim Justice, received significant donations from the Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government industries, totaling $75,000,000, $30,000,000, and $30,000,000 respectively. However, none of these industries directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill, S. 858: Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. Furthermore, lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not indicate any potential conflicts of interest. The disclosed lobbying amounts from the American College of Gastroenterology, HRP Group, LLC, and Revvity, Inc. do not appear to be related to the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, based on the available data, it seems unlikely that the sponsor's decision-making on this bill would be influenced by campaign donations.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | $67,545 |
| HRP GROUP, LLC | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $60,000 |
| ETSY | PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | $45,000 |
| REVVITY, INC. | REVVITY, INC. | $35,000 |
| AMERICARBON | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $20,000 |
| APPALACHIAN CHILDREN COALITION | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO MEDEXPERT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO INVACARE AMERICA | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO EPTURA, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO WELLHIVE | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| JUVENILE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (JPMA) | ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BEEP, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS,INC | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jim Justice, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)