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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the placement of a memorial commemorating the service of women on the home front during World War II to be located in specific areas of the National Mall, specifically within Area I (as defined by a 2003 map of commemorative areas in Washington, DC) or in the Reserve (a designated area for commemorative works). The bill provides an exception to existing regulations about memorial placement, specifically overriding section 8908(c) of title 40 of the United States Code. The memorial was originally authorized by section 702 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, and this legislation expands the potential locations where the memorial can be constructed. By providing flexibility in the memorial's placement, the bill aims to honor the critical contributions of women who supported the United States military effort during World War II by working in factories, farms, and other essential roles on the home front during a pivotal moment in American history.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (43)
Debbie Dingell (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Ken Calvert (R),
Troy Carter (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
Russ Fulcher (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 12/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2290/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2290/BILLS-119hr2290eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2290/BILLS-119hr2290rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2290/BILLS-119hr2290ih.pdf |
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