Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1980 Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Arts, Culture, Religion. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 6:47 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1980

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1980

Bill HR 1980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2019. Bill HR 1980 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 28, 2019. Bill HR 1980's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1980

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

293

Democrat Cosponsors

234

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1980

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact Areas

District of ColumbiaExecutive agency funding and structureMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. historyWomen's employmentWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1980

Smithsonian Women's History Museum ActSmithsonian Women’s History Museum ActTo establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women’s history museum, and for other purposes.Smithsonian Women's History Museum ActTo establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum, and for other purposes.Smithsonian Women’s History Museum ActSmithsonian Women’s History Museum Act

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