H.R. 1980 · 116th Congress
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Carolyn Maloney
- Introduced
- 2019-03-28
- Latest action
- 2020-02-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Summary
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.