Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum: Allow National Mall Reserve Site
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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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.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
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