H.R. 1980 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
H.R. 1980 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 28, 2019, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 293 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 293
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Sponsor
Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 234 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 11, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Feb 12, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 11, 2020 · Passed374–37
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Smithsonian Women’s History Museum ActHouse · Feb 11, 2020
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Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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