World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. McClain …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fulcher, Ms. Lois Frankel of …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill authorizes the World War II women's home front memorial (previously authorized in 2023) to be located on the National Mall, specifically in Area I or the Reserve. This waives the normal prohibition on new commemorative works in these prime locations near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Who Benefits and How
The memorial's sponsors benefit from access to the most prominent memorial location in Washington D.C. Women who served on the home front during WWII (and their families) benefit from having their contributions commemorated in a highly visible location. The National Park Service gains a new memorial to manage.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The National Park Service must accommodate the memorial within the already crowded National Mall landscape. This sets a precedent that may lead to more requests for exceptions to the Area I/Reserve restrictions. No new funding is provided - fundraising for construction remains with the memorial foundation.
Key Provisions
- Waives 40 USC 8908(c) restrictions on National Mall commemorative works
- Authorizes location in Area I (near major monuments) or the Reserve
- Applies to the WWII women's home front memorial authorized in 2023
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Allows the World War II women home front memorial to be located on the National Mall (Area I or Reserve), waiving normal restrictions on new memorials in that area
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Secure prime National Mall location by waiving standard location restrictions"
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in 40 USC 8902(a)(3) - restricted area on National Mall
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