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S. 959

Introduced

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Introduced 3/28/2019•116th Congress•Senate
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

12/3/2020 • Senate

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.

Reported to Senate • 12/3/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion
District of ColumbiaExecutive agency funding and structureMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. historyWomen's employmentWomen's rights

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (18)

Party Breakdown

11
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Republican • ME

Sponsored 3/28/2019

Cosponsors (17)

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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 3/28/2019

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

R-WV

Joined 9/17/2019

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 9/17/2019

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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 3/2/2020

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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

D-NY

Joined 3/2/2020

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Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ]

R-AZ

Joined 3/10/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 28, 2019

Committee Review

November 17, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-339.

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Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate12/3/2020
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Introduced in Senate3/28/2019
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Related Bills (2)

H.R. 1980

Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act

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H.R. 133

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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Committee

Rules and Administration Committee

Senate

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Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors17
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