Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1329

Smithsonian Women’s History Museum: Allow National Mall Reserve Site

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

Congress would allow the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be built inside the National Mall’s protected “Reserve” area.
It updates earlier rules so the museum’s location is not blocked by the usual limits on new buildings in that part of the Mall.
If the Smithsonian picks land controlled by another federal agency, that agency must be notified and then transfer control of that site to the Smithsonian as soon as practical.
The museum’s leaders would be required to seek guidance from a wide range of sources so exhibits reflect many women’s experiences and political viewpoints.
The Smithsonian would have to report to Congress within 120 days after the law takes effect, and then every 2 years, on how it is meeting those exhibit requirements.

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Milestones

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Feb 10, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 3, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Feb 13, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced in House