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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
293Democrat Cosponsors
234Republican Cosponsors
59Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1980
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionPotential Impact Areas
- District of Columbia
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. history
- Women's employment
- Women's rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1980
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
To establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women’s history museum, and for other purposes.
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
To establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum, and for other purposes.
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1980
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