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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

USA119th CongressHR-2290| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (42)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," aims to facilitate the placement of a significant commemorative work. It specifically addresses the memorial honoring the commitment and service of women who worked on the home front to support the United States military during World War II, a memorial previously authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. A key provision of this legislation is to allow the memorial to be located within **Area I** or **the Reserve**, which are highly restricted areas for commemorative works, including parts of the National Mall. This bill explicitly overrides section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, which generally prohibits new commemorative works in these prominent locations. By doing so, it enables the memorial to be situated in a more visible and central location in Washington, D.C.

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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 16, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1088
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
Dec 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 16, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1088
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)


  • December 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1088: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
District of ColumbiaMonuments and memorialsU.S. history

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

USA119th CongressHR-2290| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill, titled the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," aims to facilitate the placement of a significant commemorative work. It specifically addresses the memorial honoring the commitment and service of women who worked on the home front to support the United States military during World War II, a memorial previously authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. A key provision of this legislation is to allow the memorial to be located within **Area I** or **the Reserve**, which are highly restricted areas for commemorative works, including parts of the National Mall. This bill explicitly overrides section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, which generally prohibits new commemorative works in these prominent locations. By doing so, it enables the memorial to be situated in a more visible and central location in Washington, D.C.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 16, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1088
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
Dec 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 16, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1088
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)


  • December 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (42)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1088: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
District of ColumbiaMonuments and memorialsU.S. history