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H.R. 863 (113th)

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act

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Introduced

27 February 2013

Last action

8 May 2014 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

CAROLYN MALONEY, Marsha Blackburn, Eleanor Norton, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Gwen Moore, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Raúl Grijalva, Jackie Speier, Janice Schakowsky, David Cicilline, Doris Matsui, Keith Ellison, Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Gary Peters, Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rosa DeLauro, James McGovern, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Kathy Castor, Barbara Lee, WM. CLAY, Grace Napolitano, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Joyce Beatty, Marcy Kaptur, Paul Tonko, Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Alan Lowenthal, Mark Takano, Robin Kelly, RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, Yvette Clarke, Julia Brownley, Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Steve Cohen, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Earl Blumenauer, Ann Kuster, Scott Peters, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Lloyd Doggett, Donald Payne, Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Sean Maloney

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Summary

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act of 2013 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum. Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for, and develop a fundraising plan for public contributions to support, the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; and (2) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum. Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections. Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 27 February 2013

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 March 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 March 2014

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 April 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 April 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 April 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 April 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 April 2014

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 10 April 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 April 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 6 May 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 6 May 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  16. 6 May 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  17. 7 May 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 33 (Roll no. 201). (text: CR H3471-3472)

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 May 2014

    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): 383 - 33 (Roll no. 201).(text: CR H3471-3472)

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 May 2014

    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

  20. 7 May 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 863.

    Source: Floor

  21. 7 May 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3471-3477)

    Source: Floor

  22. 7 May 2014

    Floor

    Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  23. 8 May 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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