World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill designates where a memorial honoring women who contributed to the U.S. war effort during World War II should be located. 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 and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial. The bill builds upon existing authorization from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, recognizing the significant role women played in supporting the war effort. This ensures a permanent and respectful tribute to these women’s service.
Key provisions
- Designates Area I of the National Mall as a possible location for the memorial.
- Designates the Reserve (Capitol to Lincoln Memorial and White House to Jefferson 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.
- Builds upon authorization from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
- Recognizes the contributions of over 18 million women during World War II.
- Clarifies the location of the Reserve as defined in Title 40 of the United States Code.
Who is affected
- Veterans and their families
- The World War II Women’s Memorial Foundation
- The general public
- Descendants of World War II women
- National Mall visitors
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