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Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

Introduced: May 25, 2021 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
Oct 18, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-189.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 11, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-297.
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 428).
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7545)
Dec 1, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3531.
Dec 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6738-6740; text: CR H6738)
Dec 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
Dec 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-197.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Oct 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 25, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E571-572)
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2021 House · vote #428 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 425–1 See who voted →
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Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II.

The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work.

The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

What's happening now October 18, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 9
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Nov 30, 2021
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Nov 18, 2021
 D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jun 22, 2021
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · May 25, 2021
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 25, 2021
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · May 25, 2021
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · May 25, 2021
MALONEY, CAROLYN
· May 25, 2021
 D
Soto, Darren
Florida · May 25, 2021
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · May 25, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3531: Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3531/
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"H.R. 3531: Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3531/.
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