HR 2290119th CongressIn Committee

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

Introduced: Mar 24, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-Michigan)

Infrastructure

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill, titled the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act, would permit the memorial honoring the sacrifice and service of women who worked on the home front during World War II to be located on the National Mall. Specifically, it allows placement within Area I (as shown on a specified map) or in the Reserve, notwithstanding the usual restrictions under 40 U.S.C. 8908(c) that govern the location of commemorative works. The memorial itself is the one authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. In short, the bill provides flexibility to site the memorial in central, national public space rather than restricting it to other locations outside the Mall.

Key Points

1Purpose and subject: The bill designates the location possibilities for the World War II home-front women’s memorial, honoring their sacrifice and service during the war.
2Location authority: It may be situated on the National Mall within Area I or in the Reserve, overriding the usual placement rules in 40 U.S.C. 8908(c).
3Foundation for the memorial: The memorial itself was authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328).
4Defined terms: The term “Reserve” is defined as in 40 U.S.C. 8902(a)(3), clarifying what area is being referenced as an allowable location.
5Scope of the bill: The text focuses on where the memorial may be located and does not create new funding or design requirements within this act itself.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Women who contributed to the WWII home front and the broader public who will experience the memorial; potential visitors and educators.Secondary group/area affected- National Mall stakeholders and agencies (e.g., those involved in planning, design, and maintenance of commemorative works), including federal and local partners responsible for the Mall’s landscape and monuments.Additional impacts- Symbolic and educational value recognizing women’s contributions to the war effort.- Potential effects on the Mall’s commemorative landscape, visitor traffic, and associated planning processes (e.g., coordination with planning authorities for site selection, design, and construction timelines).- No new funding is specified in the bill; any appropriation or budget implications would require separate legislation.

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