H.R. 988: To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-05):
This bill moves the National Woman's Relief Corps' place of incorporation and domicile from the District of Columbia to Illinois and moves its principal office in Illinois from Springfield to Murphysboro.
The National Woman's Relief Corps is a federally chartered corporation whose purposes include (1) perpetuating the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and those who saved the Union during the Civil War; (2) preserving, and making available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members; and (3) honoring those who have patriotically served the United States in any war.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Troy Balderson | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 988 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 988?
H.R. 988 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 988 are available on congress.gov.
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