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Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act

Introduced: January 29, 2014 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 8, 2014
Received in the Senate.
May 7, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 33 (Roll no. 201). (text: CR H3471-3472)
May 7, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3481-3482)
May 7, 2014
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 7, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 863.
May 7, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3471-3477)
May 7, 2014
Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 6, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
May 6, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.
Apr 10, 2014
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.
Apr 9, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 9, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2014
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
Apr 2, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2014
Ordered to be Reported.
Mar 25, 2014
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 4, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb 27, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Feb 27, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)
Feb 27, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2014 House · vote #201 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 383–33 See who voted →
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Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of such fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

What's happening now May 8, 2014

Received in the Senate.

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 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 62
All 62 Democratic 34 Republican 5
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 6, 2014
Esty, Elizabeth
· Apr 29, 2014
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Apr 29, 2014
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2014
Brooks, Susan
· Apr 8, 2014
Delaney, John
· Apr 8, 2014
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 8, 2014
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Apr 8, 2014
Dent, Charles
· Mar 26, 2014
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Mar 26, 2014
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 13, 2014
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Mar 13, 2014
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Mar 6, 2014
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Mar 6, 2014
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Mar 6, 2014
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Mar 6, 2014
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Mar 6, 2014
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Mar 6, 2014
Walz, Timothy
· Mar 6, 2014
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Feb 11, 2014
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jan 29, 2014
Edwards, Donna
· Jan 29, 2014
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Jan 29, 2014
KING, PETER
· Jan 29, 2014
MCCARTHY, CAROLYN
· Jan 29, 2014
LEVIN, SANDER
· Jan 10, 2014
Owens, William
· Jan 10, 2014
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jan 8, 2014
Fudge, Marcia
· Jan 8, 2014
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jan 8, 2014
Maffei, Daniel
· Jan 8, 2014
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 8, 2014
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jan 8, 2014
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jan 8, 2014
SERRANO, JOSE
· Jan 8, 2014
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jan 8, 2014
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Dec 12, 2013
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Nov 14, 2013
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Oct 4, 2013
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Sep 11, 2013
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 11, 2013
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Aug 2, 2013
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 13, 2013
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Apr 26, 2013
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 26, 2013
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Apr 26, 2013
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 10, 2013
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Mar 14, 2013
CLAY, WM.
· Mar 14, 2013
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