Bill · H.R. 2290· House(119-HR-2290)
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 12/10/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 32 - 10
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This act, known as the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," addresses the placement of a specific memorial. The memorial is intended to commemorate the sacrifice, service, commitment, and work of women on the home front during World War II. The bill provides legal authorization for the memorial to be located in specific areas of Washington, D.C. These locations include Area I or the Reserve.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The memorial commemorates the service of women who are now in the senior age demographic.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The act provides a way to honor and commemorate the specific service of women on the home front.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill honors a generation that many current retirees belonged to or participated in.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of Service: The act allows for a memorial to honor the commitment and service of women who worked on the home front during World War II (Section 2). This recognizes the specific contributions made by these women to support the United States military.
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Defined Placement: By specifying the potential locations, the bill provides a path for the memorial to be placed within Area I or the Reserve (Section 2). This helps establish where the commemorative work can be situated within Washington, D.C.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 12/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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.
- 9/15/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-284.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
- 7/23/2025
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 7/9/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 6/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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