US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 2290In Second Chamber

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

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Overview

This bill designates the location for a memorial honoring the women who contributed to the U.S. war effort during World War II by working on the home front. It allows the memorial to be situated either within Area I of the National Mall or the Reserve, which runs from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. The bill builds upon existing authorization from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, recognizing the significant role these women played. This ensures a fitting tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Key provisions

Designates Area I of the National Mall as a possible location for the memorial.
Designates the Reserve (U.S. Capitol to Lincoln Memorial) as a possible location for the memorial.
Authorizes the World War II Women’s Memorial Foundation to establish the memorial.
Refers to a specific map (869/86501 B, dated June 24, 2003) depicting Area I.
Acknowledges prior authorization from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Clarifies the location of the Reserve as defined in Title 40 of the United States Code.
Provides for the commemoration of women’s service during World War II.
Specifies the memorial’s purpose: to honor the commitment and service of women who worked on the home front.

Who is affected

Veterans and their families
The World War II Women’s Memorial Foundation
National Mall visitors
Descendants of World War II homefront workers

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Legislative history

17 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jul 23, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 23, 2025House

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

Sep 15, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.

Sep 15, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.

Sep 15, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.

Dec 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 9, 2025House

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

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, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.

Dec 9, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)

Dec 9, 2025House

Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 10, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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12/9/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/9/2025Voice vote
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)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Dec 9, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Dec 9, 2025Voice vote
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)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

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