To establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Passed House (Senate next) on Feb 11, 2020
This bill passed in the House on February 11, 2020 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Womens Museum Bill Sponsors Celebrate House Passage”
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 11, 2020
“Courtney Votes to Pass H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Womens History Museum Act Bipartisan bill would establish a Womens History Museum within the Smithsonian Institution”
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Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT2]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 12, 2020
“Rep. Cook Votes to Pass Smithsonian Womens History Museum Act”
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Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA8]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 11, 2020
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Mar 30, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
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Mar 28, 2019
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Introduced
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Nov 12, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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Nov 13, 2019
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Reported by House Committee on House Administration
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Feb 7, 2020
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On House Schedule
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Feb 11, 2020
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Passed Senate
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H.R. 1980 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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