World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
United States119th CongressHR-2290House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 10, 2025
Summary
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
Latest companion bill action
S-1088: World War II Women's Memorial Location ActCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
House of Representatives
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Senate