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H.R. 1329Passed House

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Introduced: Feb 13, 2025

Latest action date: May 21, 2026

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Recorded roll calls
2

Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

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What this bill does

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.

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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What this legislation is about

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Official CRS policy area

Arts, Culture, Religion

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Congressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

Committee activity

Committees and subcommittees that received, reviewed, marked up, or reported this legislation.

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Committee on House Administration

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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H.Amdt. 222houseAgreed toMay 21, 2026

Pursuant to H. Res. 1300, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part B of House Report 119-653, is considered as adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 16, 2026.

Action timeline

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  2. On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).

    FloorHouse floor actions
  3. Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).

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  4. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 209 (Roll no. 187).

    FloorHouse floor actions
  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

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  6. Ms. Randall moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (CR H3692)

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  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3707-3710)

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  8. Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1329.

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  9. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 1329 is postponed.

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  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1329.

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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)

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  14. Rule H. Res. 1300 passed House.

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  15. 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.

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  16. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.

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  17. Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

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  18. Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

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  19. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-621, Part I.

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  20. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-621, Part I.

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  21. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  22. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.

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  23. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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  24. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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  25. Introduced in House

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  26. Introduced in House

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  27. 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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Roll-call votes

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FailedMay 21, 2026House · Roll call 188

On Passage

204 Yea216 Nay10 Not Voting
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Andrew OglesNot Voting
Carol D. MillerNot Voting
Chip RoyNot Voting
Nathaniel MoranNot Voting
Nikema WilliamsNot Voting
Randy FineNot Voting
Thomas MassieNot Voting
FailedMay 21, 2026House · Roll call 187

On Motion to Recommit

209 Nay209 Yea12 Not Voting
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Andrew OglesNot Voting
Brian BabinNot Voting
Carol D. MillerNot Voting
Dwight EvansNot Voting
John JamesNot Voting
Nathaniel MoranNot Voting
Nikema WilliamsNot Voting
Randy FineNot Voting
Thomas MassieNot Voting

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