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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

H.R. 2290 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2290119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/24/2025REP. DINGELLD-MI · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.40 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

43 members · Left 27 · Center 8 · Right 8 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Dingell, Debbie (D-MI) (Introduced 03/24/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.40 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 43 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action12/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (09/15/2025)

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

This bill allows the commemorative work for women who worked on the home front during World War II to be located in either (1) the Reserve, an area that generally extends from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial; or (2) the area just outside the Reserve, known as Area I. (This map shows the Reserve in red and Area I in yellow.)

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2290 EH: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2290

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act.

2.Location of commemorative workNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), may be located within— (1)Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or (2)the Reserve.

3.DefinitionsIn this Act, the term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2290 IH: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2290

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fulcher, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Sherrill, Ms. Stansbury, Mr. Newhouse, Ms. Pettersen, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Brownley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act.

2.FindingsCongress finds that— (1)during World War II, more than 18,000,000 women answered the call during a global crisis to hold down the home front by working as pilots, engineers, mechanics, code breakers, and more, building planes, tanks, munitions, and other equipment needed by United States troops, and serving as the backbone of the war effort; (2)section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), authorized the World War II Women’s Memorial Foundation (formerly known as the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation) to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the service and sacrifice to the United States of the women who worked on the home front during World War II; and (3)locating the commemorative work described in paragraph (2) on the National Mall would be a respectful extension of the enduring legacy of the women who worked on the home front during World War II.

3.Location of commemorative workNotwithstanding section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), may be located within— (1)Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or (2)the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).

Referred in Senate (RFS)

117 HR 2290 : World War II Women's Memorial Location Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2290IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act.2.Location of commemorative workNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), may be located within—(1)Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or(2)the Reserve.3.DefinitionsIn this Act, the term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

117 HR 2290 RH: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 240119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2290[Report No. 119–284]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2025Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fulcher, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Sherrill, Ms. Stansbury, Mr. Newhouse, Ms. Pettersen, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Brownley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. McClain Delaney, Mr. Casten, Ms. Houlahan, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Adams, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Turner of Ohio, Mr. Harder of California, Mr. LaLota, Ms. Ross, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Gottheimer, Ms. Craig, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Fields, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Friedman, Mr. Suozzi, Ms. Salinas, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Lawler, and Mrs. RadewagenSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 24, 2025A BILLTo provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act.2.Location of commemorative workNotwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), may be located within—(1)Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or(2)the Reserve.3.DefinitionsIn this Act, the term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code.September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (18)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/09/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
07/16/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
07/23/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
09/15/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
09/15/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
09/15/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5082)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleWorld War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textWorld War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseWorld War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseWorld War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedWorld War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (42)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee12/10/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee09/15/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee03/24/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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