Summary of Bill HR 1318
Bill 118 hr 1318, also known as the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national monument to honor the women who fought for and won the right to vote in the United States.
The bill specifically designates the location of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument to be in Seneca Falls, New York. Seneca Falls is historically significant as the site of the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848, where the Declaration of Sentiments was adopted, calling for women to have equal rights, including the right to vote.
If passed, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in Seneca Falls for the purpose of establishing the monument. The bill also provides for the creation of a commemorative work to be placed at the monument site, honoring the women who played a crucial role in the suffrage movement.
Overall, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act seeks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in the fight for voting rights, and to ensure that their legacy is preserved for future generations.
Congressional Summary of HR 1318
Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act
This bill authorizes the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.