World War II Women's Memorial Location Act | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 2290
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2290Monuments and memorialsDistrict of Columbia
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION DEC 10
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it determines the visibility and prominence of a memorial honoring a significant, often overlooked, group of contributors to the World War II effort. If this bill passes, the memorial will likely be placed in a highly visible and frequently visited area, ensuring a wider audience learns about the sacrifices and service of home front women. If it doesn't pass, the memorial would have to be located in a less central or prominent area, potentially diminishing its impact and public recognition. It also sets a precedent for making exceptions to the general rule about new memorials on the National Mall.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allows the World War II Women's Home Front Memorial to be located in Area I.
This provision enables the memorial to be placed in the most prominent and visited areas of Washington, D.C., making it highly visible to the public.
PROVISION 02
Allows the memorial to be located in the Reserve.
This provides another option for a highly visible location within the central, open space of the National Mall, ensuring significant public exposure.
PROVISION 03
Overrides Section 8908(c) of Title 40, United States Code, for this specific memorial.
This is the legal mechanism that allows the memorial to be placed in an otherwise restricted area, bypassing the general ban on new memorials in these prime locations.
This bill matters because it determines the visibility and prominence of a memorial honoring a significant, often overlooked, group of contributors to the World War II effort. If this bill passes, the memorial will likely be placed in a highly visible and frequently visited area, ensuring a wider audience learns about the sacrifices and service of home front women. If it doesn't pass, the memorial would have to be located in a less central or prominent area, potentially diminishing its impact and public recognition. It also sets a precedent for making exceptions to the general rule about new memorials on the National Mall.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allows the World War II Women's Home Front Memorial to be located in Area I.
This provision enables the memorial to be placed in the most prominent and visited areas of Washington, D.C., making it highly visible to the public.
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Allows the memorial to be located in the Reserve.
This provides another option for a highly visible location within the central, open space of the National Mall, ensuring significant public exposure.
high
Overrides Section 8908(c) of Title 40, United States Code, for this specific memorial.
This is the legal mechanism that allows the memorial to be placed in an otherwise restricted area, bypassing the general ban on new memorials in these prime locations.
GLOSSARY
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Commemorative Work
A monument, statue, memorial, or other permanent structure built to honor a person, group, or event.
Area I
A defined area in Washington, D.C., that includes the most prominent federal lands in and around the National Mall and Capitol Hill, where new commemorative works are generally restricted.
The Reserve
The large, open park area in the center of the National Mall, from the Capitol Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument, where new commemorative works are generally restricted to preserve its open character.
Notwithstanding
In spite of; overriding a previously stated rule or law.
Home Front
The civilian population and activities of a nation during wartime, especially in support of military efforts abroad.
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTS
DEC 10, 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 9, 25
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FLOOR
DEC 9, 25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
FLOOR
DEC 9, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2290.