Bill · S. 1088· Senate(119-S-1088)
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "World War II Women's Memorial Location Act," seeks to authorize the location of a specific memorial. The memorial is intended to commemorate the service and sacrifice of women who worked on the home front during World War II. Congress finds that over 18,000,000 women contributed to the war effort as pilots, engineers, and more. The act provides that the commemorative work may be located within Area I or the Reserve on the National Mall.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides recognition for the historical contributions of women who are now part of the senior generation.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to provide a respectful extension of the enduring legacy of women who served during World War II.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill honors the service and sacrifice of women who worked on the home front during World War II.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The bill aims to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II (Section 2). This provides a respectful extension of their enduring legacy (Section 2, paragraph 3).
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Memorial Placement: The bill allows the commemorative work to be located within Area I or the Reserve on the National Mall (Section 3). This provides a specific location for the memorial authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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 Seniors+5Good For Women+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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