U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB2290: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Status: Passed one chamber, December 10, 2025
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, December 10, 2025:
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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act . SECTION 2. Location of commemorative work Notwithstanding 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. SECTION 3. Definitions In 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.
Sponsors
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Russ Fulcher (R, HD-001)
- Lois Frankel (D, HD-FL-22)
- Suzan DelBene (D, HD-001)
- Rebecca Sherrill (D, HD-NJ-11)
- Melanie Stansbury (D)
- Dan Newhouse (R, HD-004)
- Brittany Pettersen (D, HD-007)
- Dina Titus (D, HD-001)
- Julia Brownley (D, HD-CA-26)
- Suzanne Lee (D, HD-NV-3)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : 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)
- : 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)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
- : Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
- : Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
- : Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subjects: Monuments and memorials, Public Lands and Natural Resources, U.S. history, District of Columbia
Common questions
- What is HB2290?
- HB2290 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): World War II Women's Memorial Location Act.
- What does HB2290 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB2290?
- Passed one chamber as of December 10, 2025. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (December 10, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB2290?
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2290?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2290
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