Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2008

Bill 110 hr 3332, also known as the Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2008, was introduced in the US Congress to establish a memorial at the Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii. The memorial would honor the individuals who were forcibly relocated to the Kalaupapa Peninsula due to their diagnosis of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, and would serve as a reminder of their resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

The bill aimed to provide funding for the design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial, as well as for educational programs and interpretive materials to educate visitors about the history of the Kalaupapa Peninsula and the individuals who lived there. It also sought to ensure that the memorial would be accessible to the public and would be maintained in perpetuity.

The Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2008 received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 8, 2008. The establishment of the memorial at the Kalaupapa National Historical Park serves as a tribute to the individuals who were affected by leprosy and highlights the importance of remembering and honoring their experiences.