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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

USA119th CongressS-1303| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall , overriding previous restrictions on development in that area. It also streamlines the process for designating a site under the jurisdiction of another federal agency, requiring notification to the agency and relevant Congressional committees, followed by the prompt transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing law to ensure the Museum's Council actively seeks and utilizes guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources to represent the diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women in the United States. This mandate applies to both the creation and substantial revision of exhibits and programs, with specific definitions provided for "broad array" and "knowledgeable and respected source." Finally, the bill requires the Smithsonian Secretary to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing actions taken to comply with these diversity and representation requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-959
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1329
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-959
    Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1329
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1329: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

USA119th CongressS-1303| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall , overriding previous restrictions on development in that area. It also streamlines the process for designating a site under the jurisdiction of another federal agency, requiring notification to the agency and relevant Congressional committees, followed by the prompt transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the Smithsonian Institution. Furthermore, the legislation amends existing law to ensure the Museum's Council actively seeks and utilizes guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources to represent the diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women in the United States. This mandate applies to both the creation and substantial revision of exhibits and programs, with specific definitions provided for "broad array" and "knowledgeable and respected source." Finally, the bill requires the Smithsonian Secretary to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing actions taken to comply with these diversity and representation requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-959
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1329
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-959
    Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1329
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1329: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted