Congressional Discussion on the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
March 31, 2025
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The Frame
The House is advancing legislation (H.R. 1329) to designate land on the National Mall for a new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, which would create a permanent federal site for archiving and displaying women's historical contributions.
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Smithsonian Institution
The institution would be responsible for the management and curation of the new museum.
American Public
The public would gain a new national museum dedicated to women's history on the National Mall.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The House held a special order hour to discuss the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.
- H.R. 1329 is the bipartisan legislation currently being supported to designate land on the National Mall for the museum.
- The museum aims to archive and display the contributions of American women to national history.
- The Bipartisan Women's Caucus is actively coordinating efforts to move the museum project forward.
- The discussion occurred on March 31, 2025, marking the end of Women's History Month.
- The project seeks to include diverse historical figures, including women of color and those with disabilities.
- Members were granted 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks for the record.
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Why It Matters
The House is advancing legislation (H.R. 1329) to designate land on the National Mall for a new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, which would create a permanent federal site for archiving and displaying women's historical contributions.
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Bipartisan Museum Support
The document highlights a rare instance of explicit bipartisan cooperation on a cultural infrastructure project, specifically linking Republican and Democratic members of the Women's Caucus.
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