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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
12/10/2025, 12:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 1088
Bill 119 s 1088, also known as the "Women on the Home Front Memorial Act," aims to establish a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to honor the women who played a crucial role in supporting the United States military during World War II. These women worked on the home front, contributing to the war effort in various ways such as working in factories, serving as nurses, and volunteering in organizations like the Red Cross.
The bill seeks to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices and service of these women, who often went unrecognized for their contributions during the war. By establishing a memorial on the National Mall, it aims to ensure that their efforts are remembered and honored for generations to come.
In addition to providing for the location of the memorial, the bill also includes provisions for the design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial. It also allows for the acceptance of donations and contributions to fund the memorial's establishment and upkeep. Overall, Bill 119 s 1088 seeks to pay tribute to the women who played a vital role in supporting the United States military during World War II and ensure that their contributions are not forgotten.
The bill seeks to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices and service of these women, who often went unrecognized for their contributions during the war. By establishing a memorial on the National Mall, it aims to ensure that their efforts are remembered and honored for generations to come.
In addition to providing for the location of the memorial, the bill also includes provisions for the design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial. It also allows for the acceptance of donations and contributions to fund the memorial's establishment and upkeep. Overall, Bill 119 s 1088 seeks to pay tribute to the women who played a vital role in supporting the United States military during World War II and ensure that their contributions are not forgotten.
Congressional Summary of S 1088
World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
This bill allows the commemorative work for women who worked on the home front during World War II to be located in either (1) the Reserve, an area that generally extends from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial; or (2) the area just outside the Reserve, known as Area I. (This map shows the Reserve in red and Area I in yellow.)
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Current Status of Bill S 1088
Bill S 1088 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill S 1088 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2025. Bill S 1088's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of December 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1088
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1088
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- District of Columbia
- Monuments and memorials
- U.S. history
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1088
A bill to provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1088
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