S-959 : Still Just a Bill

Smithsonian American 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
2020-12-03CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.Senate
2020-12-03CommitteeCommittee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2020-12-03CommitteeCommittee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2020-11-17CommitteeCommittee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-339.Senate
2019-03-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091-2092)Senate
2019-03-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress