HR-1980 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-02-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Senate
2020-02-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-02-11VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2020-02-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037)House floor actions
2020-02-11FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2020-02-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.House floor actions
2020-02-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1035)House floor actions
2020-02-11FloorMs. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-11-13CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.House floor actions
2019-11-13DischargeCommittee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
2019-11-13DischargeCommittee on Natural Resources discharged.House floor actions
2019-11-13CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.House floor actions
2019-11-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2019-11-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-11CalendarsMotion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B..House floor actions
2019-04-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-03-29CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
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Policy Area :

Arts, Culture, Religion
See Subjects
  • District of Columbia
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • U.S. history
  • Women's employment
  • Women's rights

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