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H.R. 1329: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

The bill titled "Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act" proposes to establish the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Location Authorization

The bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding previous laws or regulations that might restrict such a location. Specifically, it amends relevant sections of the U.S. Code to formally allow this change.

Site Jurisdiction

If the chosen site for the museum is under the jurisdiction of another federal agency, the following steps must be followed:

The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution must notify the head of the federal agency about the intended site designation.
After notification, the federal agency must inform relevant congressional committees.
The federal agency will then transfer jurisdiction over the designated land or structure to the Smithsonian Institution.

Diversity in Representation

The bill includes provisions to ensure that the museum's exhibits and programs accurately represent the diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of women in the United States. Specific measures include:

The museum's council will seek guidance from a wide range of experts and respected sources to reflect the diversity of women’s experiences and viewpoints.
This includes a commitment to incorporate varied political ideologies and cultural backgrounds in the museum’s narratives.

Reporting Requirements

The Secretary of the Smithsonian is required to report to several congressional committees every two years about the museum's compliance with the diversity requirements and any significant changes made to exhibits and programs.

Effective Date

The amendments specified in the bill will take effect as if they were included in prior legislation, specifically the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

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Actions

24 actions

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

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