Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act

Jan 4, 2025
Jan 4, 2025

Summary

Allows for the building of a monument on the National Mall to honor the women's right to vote movement and the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

What problem does this solve?

A previous law prevented new monuments from being built in a special area of the National Mall. This law makes an exception so the monument honoring women's right to vote can be built in that important location.

Who does this affect?

  • Advocacy groups for women's history
  • Visitors to the National Mall

What does this law do?

Approves a location on the National Mall
Allows the Women's Suffrage National Monument to be built in the 'Reserve' area of the National Mall, an area where new monuments are usually not allowed.
Follows existing monument rules
States that, other than the location exception, the monument must follow all the rules of the Commemorative Works Act.

What is the real world impact?

Provides a prominent location for a monument
Ensures the monument honoring the fight for women's right to vote is placed in a highly visible and important area of the nation's capital, reflecting the movement's significance.

When does this start?

This law takes effect on January 4, 2025.