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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2019Arts, Culture, Religion
H.R. 1980

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Feb 11, 2020)

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.

What just happenedFeb 12, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
293 cosponsors234 D59 R
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  1. Feb 12, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  2. Feb 11, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 11, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1029-1031)

  4. Feb 11, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59).

  5. Feb 11, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037)

  6. Feb 11, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Feb 11, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.

  8. Feb 11, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1035)

  9. Feb 11, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 13, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.

  11. Nov 13, 2019DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Nov 13, 2019Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Nov 13, 2019DischargeH12300

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 13, 2019Committee5500

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Nov 13, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.

    Committee on House Administration
  16. Nov 13, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.

    Committee on House Administration
  17. Nov 12, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Committee on House Administration
  18. Nov 12, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Committee on House Administration
  19. Sep 11, 2019CalendarsH12440

    Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B..

    Committee on House Administration
  20. Apr 17, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  21. Mar 29, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  22. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Committee on House Administration
  25. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 11, 202053

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.

Reported to House, Part INov 13, 20198

Smithsonian 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.

Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019

Smithsonian 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.

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act — Informed