Skip to main content
HR 19 115th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion District of Columbia Executive agency funding and structure Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Smithsonian Institution U.S. history Women's employment Women's rights

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

Introduced: September 4, 2018 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Mar 30, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E417)
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.

The bill establishes a council within the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) make recommendations to the Smithsonian's Board of Regents for the construction of the museum; (2) advise and assist the board on the administration and preservation of the museum; (3) recommend annual operating budgets for the museum; and (4) report annually to the board on the acquisition, disposition, and display of objects related to women's art, history, and culture.

The council shall have sole authority to: (1) acquire artifacts for the museum's collections, (2) dispose of any part of the collections but only if funds generated are used for additions to the collections, (3) specify criteria for the use of the museum's collections and resources, and (4) preserve and maintain the collections.

The museum's director may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals.

What's happening now April 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1498 Related bill Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 137
All 137 Democratic 103 Republican 18
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Sep 4, 2018
Mitchell, Paul
· Sep 4, 2018
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Sep 4, 2018
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Sep 4, 2018
Costello, Ryan
· Nov 7, 2017
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Gomez, Jimmy
California · Oct 23, 2017
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Sep 5, 2017
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jul 28, 2017
Curbelo, Carlos
· Jul 26, 2017
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017
 R
Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · Jul 26, 2017
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Jul 26, 2017
 R
Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jul 26, 2017
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Jul 26, 2017
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jul 19, 2017
 D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Jul 11, 2017
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jun 23, 2017
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jun 23, 2017
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jun 23, 2017
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Jun 23, 2017
Messer, Luke
· Jun 23, 2017
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jun 22, 2017
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 20, 2017
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 20, 2017
 D
Aguilar, Pete
California · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2017
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2017
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 15, 2017
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · May 25, 2017
 D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · May 25, 2017
 D
Panetta, Jimmy
California · May 25, 2017
Page 1 of 3 Next
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 19: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-19/
MLA
"H.R. 19: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-19/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 19, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-19/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 19: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-19/)
Report a problem