Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act

United States116th CongressHR-1980House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Feb 12, 2020

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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum.

Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.

(Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.

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S-959: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037)

    House of Representatives

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1029-1031)

    House of Representatives

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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