S 959 · 116th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Introduced 2019-03-28· Sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.(2020-12-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (17)

11 Democrats6 Republicans