World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2290
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

ID: D000624

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

December 10, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as meaningful as a participation trophy for politicians who want to look good without actually doing anything.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The World War II Women's Memorial Location Act (HR 2290) is a feel-good bill designed to make Congress look like they care about women's contributions during WWII. Its main purpose is to allow the construction of a memorial on the National Mall, because what's more important than another monument in DC?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends existing law (40 U.S.C. 8908(c)) to permit the commemorative work to be located within Area I or "the Reserve" on the National Mall. Wow, real groundbreaking stuff here. It's not like they're actually doing anything to honor these women; just slapping up a monument and calling it a day.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

* Women who worked on the home front during WWII (or their descendants, I suppose): They get a shiny new memorial that will likely be forgotten in a few years. * National Park Service: They'll have to maintain another monument, because what they really need is more work. * Lobbyists and special interest groups: They'll get to pat themselves on the back for "supporting" this bill.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this bill will be exactly zero. It's a symbolic gesture that won't actually do anything to address the real issues facing women today. But hey, at least it looks good on paper. The implications are clear: Congress is more interested in grandstanding than actual governance.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Theater-itis," where politicians pretend to care about an issue just to get re-elected. Symptoms include empty rhetoric, meaningless gestures, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for hypocrisy, and a willingness to call out the obvious lies.

In short, this bill is a joke. A monument to women's contributions during WWII? How about we start by actually addressing the systemic inequalities that still exist today? But no, that would require actual work and effort. Instead, let's just build another monument and pretend like we care.

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$75,900
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,900
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

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No committee contributions found

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SMITHBAUER, KAREN
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ARNOLD, LAURA
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HARRIS, WILLIAM H
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

ID: F000469

Top Contributors

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ROBU, ELI
AJ GENERAL CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION
Individual WORLEY, ID
$3,300
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SCOTT, JB
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual BOISE, ID
$3,300
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VANDERSLOOT, FRANK
MELALEUCA CEO
Individual IDAHO FALLS, ID
$3,300
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TURLINGTON, SCOTT
TAMARACK RESORT HOSPITALITY
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VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA
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BENNETT, BRETT
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$3,300
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WILLIAMS, LARRY
TREE TOP RANCHES OWNER
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$3,300
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CENTERS, JAKE
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
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ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES CEO
Individual EAGLE, ID
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
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ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES CEO
Individual EAGLE, ID
$3,300
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Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

ID: F000462

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10

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PRH INVESTMENTS LLC
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$3,300
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,500
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CURTIS, ALAN
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Feb 21, 2024
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CURTIS, ALAN
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
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GREENE, JEFF
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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GREENE, MEI SZE
N/A HOMEMAKER
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$3,300
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BELL, MARC
MARC BELL CAPITAL MANAGING PARTNER
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BELL, MARC
MARC BELL CAPITAL MANAGING PARTNER
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
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BERNSTEIN, JAY
NIC HOLDING CORP TRADING
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023
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BERNSTEIN, JAY
NIC HOLDING CORP TRADING
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

ID: D000617

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$6,600
Mar 31, 2023
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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$3,300
Aug 13, 2024

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

ID: S001207

Top Contributors

10

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SHERRILL, PETER W
RETIRED
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$2,300
Apr 3, 2024
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FRASER, JOCELYN
Individual MT PLEASANT, SC
$1,000
Jun 17, 2024
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SANZONE, MICHAEL
HSBC BANK BANKER
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$3,300
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ST. ROMAIN, CLAUDETTE L.
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Individual CHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE S.
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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SLATER, FREDRIC
LRF SLATER COMPANIES, INC. PRESIDENT
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$3,300
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ST. ROMAIN, CLAUDETTE L.
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JOY, MARTHA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual ENGLEWOOD, FL
$3,300
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CONNORS, SUSAN
NAGEL RICE, LLP ATTORNEY
Individual CHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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MILLER, VALERIE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

ID: S001218

Top Contributors

10

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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,700
Jun 10, 2024
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA
Organization ISLETA, NM
$3,300
Nov 27, 2023
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PUEBLO OF SANDIA
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$3,300
Nov 27, 2023
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

ID: N000189

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$5,000
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THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
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$3,300
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$1,000
Aug 30, 2023
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$400
Jun 14, 2024
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FAISON, JAY W. MR.
CLEAN PATH ACTION FUND FOR CONSERVATIV CEO
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$11,600
Jul 24, 2023

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

ID: P000620

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$3,300
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OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
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$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$1,000
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Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

ID: T000468

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$3,300
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NET2LINK, LLC
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$250
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HILLSPIRE LLC MANAGER
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$3,300
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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

ID: B001285

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
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Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
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N/A NOT EMPLOYED
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

ID: L000590

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$5,000
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$2,500
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$2,500
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