HR. 1329Introduced
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Authorizes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be built on the South Monument site or another presidentially chosen National Mall Reserve site and sets rules for its approvals and exhibits
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be built on the South Monument site or another presidentially chosen National Mall Reserve site and sets rules for its approvals and exhibits
Key points
- Require federal design approvals
- Prohibit depicting males as females
- Transfer site jurisdiction
- Designate museum site
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-05-21 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArts, Culture, ReligionCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history