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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

USA119th CongressS-1088| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," aims to facilitate the placement of a significant commemorative work on the National Mall. The memorial is intended to honor the immense sacrifice and service of the more than 18,000,000 women who worked on the home front during World War II, serving in vital roles such as pilots, engineers, and mechanics. The bill specifically overrides a provision in title 40, United States Code, which typically restricts new commemorative works in certain areas. By doing so, it allows the authorized memorial to be located within Area I or the Reserve , both integral parts of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This measure seeks to provide a prominent and respectful location for recognizing the enduring legacy of these women's contributions to the war effort.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2290
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2290
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2290: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
District of ColumbiaMonuments and memorialsU.S. history

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

USA119th CongressS-1088| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This legislation, known as the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," aims to facilitate the placement of a significant commemorative work on the National Mall. The memorial is intended to honor the immense sacrifice and service of the more than 18,000,000 women who worked on the home front during World War II, serving in vital roles such as pilots, engineers, and mechanics. The bill specifically overrides a provision in title 40, United States Code, which typically restricts new commemorative works in certain areas. By doing so, it allows the authorized memorial to be located within Area I or the Reserve , both integral parts of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This measure seeks to provide a prominent and respectful location for recognizing the enduring legacy of these women's contributions to the war effort.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2290
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2290
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2290: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
District of ColumbiaMonuments and memorialsU.S. history