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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2019Arts, Culture, Religion
S. 959

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 3, 2020)

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.

What just happenedDec 3, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
17 cosponsors11 D6 R
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  1. Dec 3, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

  2. Dec 3, 2020Committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  3. Dec 3, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  4. Dec 3, 2020Committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  5. Nov 17, 2020Committee

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

    Rules and Administration Committee
  6. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091-2092)

    Rules and Administration Committee
  7. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 3, 202025

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.

Introduced in SenateMar 28, 2019

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.

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act — Informed