Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

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Bill Number

S 959

Introduced

Mar 28, 2019

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

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Topics

Arts, Culture, Religion District of Columbia Executive agency funding and structure Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Smithsonian Institution U.S. history Women's employment Women's rights

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Summary

Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act

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.

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

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

Actions

Dec 3, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
Dec 3, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 3, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 17, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-339.
Mar 28, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091-2092)
Mar 28, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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