World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

# World War II Women's Memorial Location Act - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill permits a new memorial honoring women who contributed to the home front effort during World War II to be built in one of two prime locations in Washington, D.C. Currently, federal law restricts where new commemorative monuments can be placed. This bill would allow the memorial to be located either in the prestigious "Reserve" area (which stretches between the U.S. Capitol and Lincoln Memorial, and between the White House and Jefferson Memorial) or in the nearby "Area I" just outside the Reserve. Without this bill, the memorial would not be permitted in these high-visibility locations. **Who It Affects** The bill directly benefits veterans and families of women who served on the home front during World War II—including factory workers, nurses, support staff, and others who contributed to the war effort.

It also affects Washington, D.C. residents and visitors by determining where a new national memorial would be located. The bill does not require funding or construction; it simply opens the door for where such a memorial could be built. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is under consideration in the Senate. It faces no significant partisan opposition and addresses a historical recognition gap, as women's contributions to the World War II home front have not yet been formally commemorated with a major national memorial.