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H.R. 1980 (116th)

Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act

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Introduced

28 March 2019

Last action

12 February 2020 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Brenda Lawrence, Ann Wagner, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Susan Wild, John Yarmuth, Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Debra Haaland, Elise Stefanik, Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Will Hurd, Michael Turner, Steve Stivers, Jerry McNerney, Jenniffer González-Colón, Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Chris Collins, Eric Swalwell, Lee Zeldin, Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], JAMES COOPER, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Brad Sherman, Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], WM. CLAY, BOBBY RUSH, Rosa DeLauro, Karen Bass, Alma Adams, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Barbara Lee, Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Subjects

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6 December 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 2019

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 April 2019

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 September 2019

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  7. 12 November 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 November 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 November 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 13 November 2019

    Discharge

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 13 November 2019

    Committee

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 November 2019

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 November 2019

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  14. 11 February 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 February 2020

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 February 2020

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

  17. 11 February 2020

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  18. 11 February 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 11 February 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 11 February 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  21. 12 February 2020

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

11 February 2020 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 374 · No 37 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 19

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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