World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
World War II Women’s Memorial: Allow Location on the National Mall
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress allows a planned memorial honoring women who supported the U.S. military on the World War II home front to be placed on the National Mall.
- The bill makes an exception to existing rules that normally limit where new memorials can go in Washington, D.C.’s most protected areas.
- It says the memorial may be built in a central Mall zone or in the most restricted “Reserve” area, depending on the final site choice.
- For everyday visitors, this could mean a new major memorial in a highly visited area, making the story of women’s home-front work easier to see and learn about.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
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