H.R. 1980
Referred to CommitteeSmithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2/12/2020 • Senate
Summary
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
(Sec. 3) 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.
(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.
(Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.
Passed House • 2/11/2020
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 28, 2019
Committee Review
November 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Floor Debate
February 11, 2020
Passed Chamber
February 11, 2020
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law