HR 1980
116th 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: March 28, 2019
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20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1029-1031)
Feb 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59).
Feb 11, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037)
Feb 11, 2020
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.
Feb 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
Feb 11, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1035)
Feb 11, 2020
Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Nov 13, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.
Nov 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 12, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 11, 2019
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B..
Apr 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Mar 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 28, 2019
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 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2020 | House · vote #59 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 374–37 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
(Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum.
Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.
(Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.