Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 988 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Bost, Mike (R-IL) (Introduced 02/05/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.40 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/03/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/05/2025)
This bill moves the National Woman's Relief Corps' place of incorporation and domicile from the District of Columbia to Illinois and moves its principal office in Illinois from Springfield to Murphysboro.
The National Woman's Relief Corps is a federally chartered corporation whose purposes include (1) perpetuating the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and those who saved the Union during the Civil War; (2) preserving, and making available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members; and (3) honoring those who have patriotically served the United States in any war.
119 HR 988 EH: To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. 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. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 988
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
1.Moving National Woman’s Relief Corps incorporation and domicile to Illinois; principal office to Murphysboro, Illinois (a)Place of incorporation and domicileSection 153701(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking the District of Columbia and inserting Illinois. (b)Principal officeSection 153708 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking Springfield each place it appears and inserting Murphysboro. (c)Service of processSection 153710 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking designated agent in the District of Columbia and inserting designated agent in Illinois; and (2)by striking Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor and inserting Secretary of State of Illinois or another office as designated by Illinois law. Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 988 IH: To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-05 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. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 988IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 5, 2025Mr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Balderson, and Mr. Kean) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
1.Moving National Woman’s Relief Corps incorporation and domicile to Illinois; principal office to Murphysboro, Illinois (a)Place of incorporation and domicileSection 153701(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking the District of Columbia and inserting Illinois. (b)Principal officeSection 153708 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking Springfield each place it appears and inserting Murphysboro. (c)Service of processSection 153710 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking designated agent in the District of Columbia and inserting designated agent in Illinois; and (2)by striking Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor and inserting Secretary of State of Illinois or another office as designated by Illinois law.
119 HR 988 : To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-03 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 CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 988IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.1.Moving National Woman’s Relief Corps incorporation and domicile to Illinois; principal office to Murphysboro, Illinois(a)Place of incorporation and domicileSection 153701(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking the District of Columbia and inserting Illinois.(b)Principal officeSection 153708 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking Springfield each place it appears and inserting Murphysboro.(c)Service of processSection 153710 of title 36, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking designated agent in the District of Columbia and inserting designated agent in Illinois; and(2)by striking Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor and inserting Secretary of State of Illinois or another office as designated by Illinois law.Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/20/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/20/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1929; text: CR H1927) |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 988. |
| 02/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display Title | To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 02/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 11/20/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 11/18/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 02/05/2025 Referred To |
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