Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

U.S. Congress · HR1329 · Introduced

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HR1329 · U.S. Congress · Introduced

Introduced 2025-02-13. Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary (plain-language)

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on a particular site within the Reserve of the National Mall in Washington, DC. Specifically, the bill designates the South Monument site as the location for the museum; however, the President may designate an alternative site within 180 days of the bill's enactment. (The site is the undeveloped land across the National Mall from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.) Administrative jurisdiction of the site must be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution must have the approval of specified federal entities (e.g., the Commission of Fine Arts) to plan, design, and construct a museum building. The bill (1) outlines the criteria for considering site and design proposals, and (2) requires the Smithsonian Institution to reimburse for costs resulting from the building approval process. The bill directs the museum to be dedicated to preserving, researching, and presenting the history, achievements, and lived experiences of biological women in the United States. Under this bill, the museum may not identify, present, describe, or depict any biological male as a female. In carrying out its duties, the museum's advisory council must (1) seek and utilize guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources reflecting the diversity of the political viewpoints and authentic experiences held by women in the United States, and (2) seek guidance for the creation and substantial revision of exhibits and programs.

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Introduced in House — 2025-02-13 — XML
Reported in House — 2026-04-23 — XML

What analysts say

Committee reports

H. Rept. 119-621

What politicians say

No linked claims or utterances yet — no one on record has cited this measure to justify a public argument.

Action History

Date	Action
2026-05-21	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3692-3699; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3692-3693)
2026-05-21	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-05-21	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1329.
2026-05-21	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-05-21	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 1329 is postponed.
2026-05-21	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1329.
2026-05-21	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3707-3710)
2026-05-21	Ms. Randall moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (CR H3692)
2026-05-21	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-05-21	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 209 (Roll no. 187).
2026-05-21	Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
2026-05-21	On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
2026-05-21	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-05-20	Rule H. Res. 1300 passed House.
2026-05-19	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-04-23	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-621, Part I.
2026-04-23	Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
2026-04-23	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.
2026-03-18	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-03-18	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
2026-02-10	Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-02-03	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
2025-02-13	Introduced in House
2025-02-13	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Lobbying on this bill

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Honesty note: each filer below disclosed lobbying on this bill — that much the filing tells us. But the dollar figure is their total lobbying spend for the whole quarter across all their issues, not the amount spent on this bill, and the filing never says whether they supported or opposed it.

Registrant (lobbying firm)	Client	Period	Reported quarterly amount	Extraction
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN	HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN	Q2 2026	$223,727	Explicit
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION	AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION	Q2 2026	$670,000	Explicit
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND	NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND	Q2 2026	$75,000	Explicit

Source: Senate LDA filings.